The "transformational" military. (Insider Report).(control of the United Nations over United States armed forces)(Brief Article)

Writing in the April 1995 edition of Special Warfare, professor James J. Schneider of Fort Leavenworth's U.S. Command and General Staff College predicted that for the U.S. military, "the future will be dominated by a single overwhelming presence -- the United Nations." Since that time, the key buzzword in military planning and training has been "transformation," as our military -- once committed to preserving our national independence -- is changed into an entity suitable to the role Schneider described. "Operation Millennium Challenge 2002" (OMC02), a massive, multi-state training exercise involving all four armed services, is a key step in the "transformational" process.

Taking place from July 24th-August 15th, OMC02 "was mandated by Congress to help U.S. forces prepare for future wars," reported AP on July 18th. The exercise would involve 13,500 troops, using "the latest in military hardware," and playing out "a scenario that echoes real-world events involving simulated weapons of mass destruction, urban warfare, the United Nations and humanitarian relief," continued AP. "The hypothetical scenario begins with a military coup in a country stricken by a massive earthquake. At the same time, a decision by the World Court over disputed territory outrage[s] the coup leaders and prompts a military buildup and a shipping blockade. In response, the United Nations votes to impose sanctions."

Accordingly the 13,500 troops involved in OMC02 are being trained to enforce ...