General Mark Milley

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Who completed a four-year term as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on September 30th?

General Joe Biden

General Mark Milley (correct)

General Kevin McCarthy

General Donald Trump

What was General Milley's main focus during his time as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?

Supporting Ukraine's armed forces

Increasing the defense budget

Avoiding direct conflict with Russia and China (correct)

Overseeing the withdrawal from Afghanistan

Which country occupies 41,000 square miles of Ukraine?

Afghanistan

China

Russia (correct)

United States

What did General Milley consider the withdrawal from Afghanistan to be?

A strategic failure Signup and view all the answers

Who was the commander and chief's principal military adviser?

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs Signup and view all the answers

According to General Milley, how many calls did he have with his Chinese military counterparts during the Trump and Biden administrations?

Five calls Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason behind General Millie's call to his Chinese military counterpart after the January 6th attacks?

To deescalate tensions Signup and view all the answers

Why were the Chinese concerned about the United States under President Trump attacking them?

They misinterpreted the intentions of the U.S. Signup and view all the answers

What does General Milley take responsibility for regarding the confidence in the U.S. military?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

How does General Millie describe the current standing of the U.S. military?

Highly respected institution Signup and view all the answers

Why did General Millie apologize publicly?

He realized he had made a mistake in getting involved in domestic politics Signup and view all the answers

What did General Milley's parents teach him about mistakes?

To admit mistakes and take responsibility for them Signup and view all the answers

Why did General Milley nearly resign?

He was disillusioned with former President Trump's actions Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the initiatives that General Milley saw as a risk to the international order?

Withdrawing troops out of NATO Signup and view all the answers

What was General Milley's father's role during World War II?

Navy medic who served in the Pacific Campaign Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

General Mark Milley completed his four-year term as chairman on September 30th.
His primary focus during his term included addressing global security challenges and modernizing military strategy.

Ukraine Conflict

Russia occupies 41,000 square miles of Ukraine.

Afghanistan Withdrawal and Military Relations

General Milley regarded the withdrawal from Afghanistan as a "strategic failure."
As chairman, his principal military adviser was the commander in chief of the United States.

Communication with Chinese Military

General Milley conducted over 20 calls with Chinese military counterparts during both the Trump and Biden administrations.
He called his Chinese counterpart after the January 6th attacks to reassure them about U.S. stability and prevent misunderstandings regarding potential conflicts.

Chinese Concerns and U.S. Military Confidence

Concerns from China arose due to fears of a possible U.S. military attack under President Trump.
General Milley accepted responsibility for maintaining confidence in the U.S. military, emphasizing transparency and communication.

Current State of U.S. Military

He describes the current standing of the U.S. military as highly capable but acknowledges challenges to its effectiveness.

Public Apology and Personal Lessons

General Milley publicly apologized for comments made during Congressional testimony.
His parents instilled in him the lesson that it is crucial to acknowledge and learn from mistakes.

Resignation Consideration

He nearly resigned due to outrage over the handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal and concerns about military integrity.

Initiatives Impacting Global Order

Milley identified some initiatives as risks to the international order, expressing worries over increased global tensions.

Family Military Background

General Milley's father served in World War II, influencing his values and approach to military leadership.

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Test your knowledge on General Mark Millie's tenure as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, including his efforts to prevent conflicts with Russia and China, his public rift with former President Trump, and his overall time in service.