New Sec Def has zero military experience

[Aloha_Shooter]

You don't have to be the smartest guy in the room to be a good executive, but you need to surround yourself with smart, capable people. Aston Carter doesn't appear to fit that mold.

Just out of curiosity, what do you base that assessment on?

[TFOGGER]

Just out of curiosity, what do you base that assessment on?

Well, Oblowme nominated him in the first place...

Seriously, though, his experience is in theoretical physics, not military operations and tactics. He may be a sharp mind in the former, but his lack of experience in the latter makes him a questionable choice for SecDef. Much like Obama's "Ebola Czar", who is supposed to coordinate a response to an infectious disease, but has no experience in epidemiology, healthcare management, or emergency management. He has in fact no relevant experience to the requirements of the position.

Ashton Carter: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashton_Carter

ETA: He was Deputy SecDef under Clinton, so he has some experience. But given the fustercluck that the military became under Clinton, I have my doubts...