Pentagon's military study faces questions after major flaws discovered
Associated Press found issues in Pentagon-backed research about military extremism. The study used outdated info and questionable methods while missing key evidence that could change its findings
A recent check-up of Pentagon-backed research showed big problems in its military-related study. The Associated Press deep-dive found that data was way-outdated and analysis methods werent up to par
The whole thing started bout 4 years ago after the Capitol events‚ when folks in combat-style gear moved up the steps using military formations. This got Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin real worried — he wanted answers and ordered a full-on study
The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) got the job; theyʼre like Pentagons go-to research buddy (getting paid nearly $900k for this specific work and over a billion bucks in the last 10 years for various projects). But heres the thing: they kinda missed the mark with some pretty basic stuff; like using old info and skipping over things that mightve changed their whole view on whats going on
The study had some real head-scratchers in it — the analysis was kinda off-base‚ and they didnt look at all the evidence that couldve pointed them in a different direction. Its like they were looking at an old map while trying to find their way around a new city
