The document discusses the mismanagement of military operations in Iraq after Baghdad was secured. It argues that the chain of command and operational levels were destroyed, with the corps and combat service support abolished. Key aspects like close air support suffered as a result. Additionally, the total force concept of aligning all military units to specific war plans was undermined, weakening readiness. This was done through reclassifying reserve units and breaking up the proven "capstone" alignment process in order to retain Pentagon control over combat operations.