‘GERMANY’S military is a danger to itself and its Afghanistan mission because it lacks combat and medical skills, German newspaper Bild reported yesterday citing a classified official document.
“The soldiers’ proficiency in small arms and their command of weaponry does not correspond to the requirements of the territory,” officers in the leaked Bundeswehr internal report complained.
…In addition to criticizing their own training shortcomings, officials expressed resentment over what they saw as US military dominance over other NATO members, particularly since Gen. David Petraeus took command of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) last July…’ source
So–they admit they’re incompetent, but resent being dominated by the competent partner! The message about the effects of socialism is delicious.
