Post by warrior1972 on Nov 14, 2014 20:20:10 GMT -8
The nation's nuclear forces lack resources, support and effective leadership, a legacy of neglect that could impact America's security, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Friday.
Hagel announced plans to invest billions of dollars into the program and realign the leadership of the force after two reviews — one by Pentagon officials and a second by outside experts — revealed a "consistent lack of investment and support" in the nuclear program, in spite of the fact that "no other capability we have is as important."
Hagel outlined problems plaguing the force that included "micro-management" and "inadequate communication," which he said stemmed from dwindling attention paid to nuclear forces. The reviews followed after a series of scandals first reported by The Associated Press, which found breakdowns in leadership, security, safety and morale across the nuclear force. Among the missteps:
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/hagel-announces-reforms-nuclear-forces-after-spate-problems-n248646
Hagel announced plans to invest billions of dollars into the program and realign the leadership of the force after two reviews — one by Pentagon officials and a second by outside experts — revealed a "consistent lack of investment and support" in the nuclear program, in spite of the fact that "no other capability we have is as important."
Hagel outlined problems plaguing the force that included "micro-management" and "inadequate communication," which he said stemmed from dwindling attention paid to nuclear forces. The reviews followed after a series of scandals first reported by The Associated Press, which found breakdowns in leadership, security, safety and morale across the nuclear force. Among the missteps:
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/hagel-announces-reforms-nuclear-forces-after-spate-problems-n248646
