Why Is The US Not Producing More Generals Like General Petraeus?

U.S. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander of the International Security Assistance Force, speaks with Col. Massimo Biagini, commander of the Italian Task Force North, in Bala Morghab, Afghanistan, Aug. 2, 2010. Petraeus visited Afghan and coalition troops deployed in Qal’ah-Ye Now, Moqur and Bala Morghab in Badghis province in the Regional Command West’s area of operations. International Security Assistance Force photo

The Next Petraeus -- Boston.com

What makes a visionary commander, and why the military isn’t producing more of them.

President Obama recently demoted General David Petraeus, the man who led the turnaround in Iraq and is widely acknowledged to be the most effective military officer of his generation.

In June, the president needed a new commander to lead the war effort in Afghanistan, after General Stanley McChrystal spoke too openly with a Rolling Stone reporter and was forced to resign. And, while few may realize this, when Petraeus was appointed to take over in Afghanistan, he was replacing a subordinate. Petraeus may yet be hailed for saving the day. But he also got a new boss and moved one step down the chain of command.

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My Comment: With over a million citizens serving in the US military, you would think that there would be no problem in finding and cultivating top officers to become Generals. Apparently there is a problem .... read the whole article