ready for sea

So im back for my VA. i have total of 10 weeks here. its been 3 weeks already and i do indeed feel like i have learned so much.

i was just thinking, in the case of a physical war, when are we ready to fight a physical war? when are we truly "operationally ready"?

many times i feel we place much emphasis on being ready in terms of equipment, processes and technology. but is that all there is?

We are ready for war not when our systems are ready, but when our men are willing to fight.

i need to ponder this more..