text: Let’s throw some facts out there and snap some minds back into perspective, eh?AP is a defensive org. I know that boils some buttholes the wrong way, but it’s the truth. At one point in time, I can only imagine that some members were a force to be reckoned with about 20-30 years ago. Now, not so much. Not saying there aren’t pipe hitters, but those numbers are very very small. There’s a lot of experience, yes. But experience without the ability to teach is beyond useless. Legislation is what it is. Some want to keep pushing legislation, others want to return to the ways of the smooth bore musket. To each their own. Abilities+equipment+numbers+logistical capabilities= effective war fighting functions. It’s a rough pill to swallow. It is. We aren’t ready for the tea party times. But soon, it seems, we won’t have a choice. A lot of people are going to die. As leaders, all of you have to come to that understanding. If it boils down that way, you have to understand that there will be times where your troopers will quite possibly be marching on their last day. Welcome to it.