President Trump announced the nomination of retired Air Force Lieutenant General Dan Caine as the new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, following the dismissal of General Charles Q. Brown Jr. Caine, with a background in venture capital and military service, has been praised by Trump as a national security expert, but experts question his lack of extensive military leadership experience compared to previous nominees. Critics highlight the importance of experience and trust in the role, emphasizing that Caine's unique civilian background may prove unconventional for military leadership.
It is unusual for a president to appoint a retired general to head the joint chiefs, especially one with less experience.
Experience plus trust are the keys. A gap in either can create problems in shaping policy and in leading the armed services.
Caine's venture capitalist background makes him an unusual choice for the Joint Chiefs, raising questions about his qualifications compared to previous picks.
Caine may be lacking the important qualifications that seasoned military politicians typically bring to the role of Joint Chiefs chairman.
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