General’s Briefing May Set a Standard
The comment by Gen. William Westmoreland about Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf’s briefing shows how out of touch Westmoreland is now and probably was during the Vietnam War.
The quote is, “It was just a standard military briefing. I was surprised that America was so enthralled.” (“General Principles,” March 25).
I have seen many presentations by smooth professionals using fancier visual aids. Gen. Schwarzkopf’s presentation was the very best of them all.
It grabbed my attention from its start by presenting information in a succinct and orderly way, unifying confusing material into a coherent whole. There was no unnecessary embellishment.
The briefing was much better than “standard.” I wish briefings of that quality would become standard.
WILLIAM BUCHMAN
Los Angeles
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