Correct. The junior officers are the ones directly on the ground who can see and feel what really is happening and what should be done. Of course there are diplomatic approaches to the situation of which the top brass are more competent to address. However, situation on the ground should be the primary basis for coming up with top level decisions. The US Army may be fully equipped with the technology for offensive actions and defensive as well. But Iraq situation is sifferent. It calls for understanding the culture and winning the hearts and minds of the people which technology cannot offer. So unless the US Army will change its doctrine from technology centered to people centered, i don't think they will be able to see a bright future for iraq.