Gates Criticizes DoD Iraq War Planning

Gates Criticizes DoD Iraq War Planning

The Pentagon's slow response to wartime challenges such as protecting troops against roadside bombs stemmed in part from a mistaken belief within the DoD that the Iraq and Afghanistan wars would be short, Defense Secretary Robert Gates says. He also blamed bureaucracy and a focus on procurement programs.Full Story

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