I've been in the military in one form or another since 2002.
What, exactly, do you mean?
It is absolutely an inefficient mechanism, and it's healthcare definitely follows suit. Like the rest of government, it is only good at solving the problems that only it can solve. Need to destroy wide swathes of the Iranian coastal defense capability? Check Rog - we got that. Need efficient allocation of resources in a timely manner that is highly responsive to conditions on the ground? Nopety Nope Nope. We'll do our best, and everyone means well and is trying hard, but :shrug: government isn't efficient at that sort of thing. We can mostly only even be effective by throwing vast resources at a problem, and hoping some stick.
No government organization is without it’s faults, but your description is insulting and wrong. Frankly, you come across as someone who doesn’t have much (or any) personal experience with our military.
Absolutely, our military is
very good at neutralizing threats.
Our military is also
very good at mobilizing quickly and responding to humanitarian disasters around the world.
“Humanitarian assistance and disaster response are core DoD capabilities, but they are always conducted in a supporting role to assist other U.S. Government agencies. DoD has the assets and experience to deploy necessary relief personnel and resources to all corners of the globe at a moment’s notice—there is no actor better prepared to respond in times of crisis.
We have seen the positive impact of DoD’s efforts on the broader U.S. Government response to international disasters in a number of cases:
In Operation Tomodochi, after the Japanese earthquake and tsunami in 2011—U.S. forces were instrumental in delivering food, water, blankets, clothing, and medical supplies to support Japanese civilian and military partners.
During Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, Service Members were on the ground working with the Philippine military to provide essential medical treatment and supplies.
During the Ebola epidemic in West Africa, Service Members were involved in constructing treatment centers and providing logistical support to stem the spread of infection.
In the aftermath of the devastating 2015 Nepal earthquake, U.S. military personnel were instrumental in supporting relief efforts with transportation and medical treatment, and where previous training exercises with the Nepalese military significant improved their capacity to respond to the crisis.
These engagements have provided invaluable hands-on experience for service members that helps improve our future contributions to disaster relief efforts. They demonstrate time and again the value of our partnership-building activities, as partner nations have improved their disaster response capabilities after joining U.S. military in training exercises.”
Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief | Health.mil
Military Aids Disaster Response Effort in the Aftermath of Hurricane Florence
Military Aids Disaster Response Effort in the Aftermath of Hurricane Florence > U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE > Defense Department News
“Though it rarely does disaster relief at home, the U.S. military frequently responds to emergencies abroad. Between 1970 and 2000, American troops provided international humanitarian assistance and disaster relief 366 times”
Military mission in Puerto Rico after hurricane was better than critics say but suffered flaws
“One of the Army's core missions -- global engagement -- was on high display in 2017, and not just in the form of military exercises with allies from Australia to Poland. From treating medical maladies in Djibouti, to providing pediatric care in Honduras and offering veterinary clinics in South Africa, the Army contributed to global and national security through tangible humanitarian assistance.”
Top Army humanitarian moments of 2017: providing critical assistance after natural disasters | Article | The United States Army