The present organization, by maintaining large staff corps or departments, separates many officers from that close connection with troops and those active duties in the field which are deemed requisite to qualify them for the varied responsibilities of high command.
Pierce discusses how the current organization of the military separates officers from active duty, affecting their readiness.
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