05-02-2004, 07:58 PM
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Nice Kitty
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Originally posted by KRL
Isn't it time we adjust the troop deployments in countries that were figured based on threats dating 50 years ago?
These current numbers are a tremendous waste of resources when our guys are getting overwhelmed in Iraq.
The US currently has its military forces deployed in 130 countries around the world.
75,000 US Troops Are In Germany. Why?
41,000 US Troops Are In Japan. Why?
41,000 US Troops Are In South Korea. (OK we need some here, but come on 41,000???)
17,000 On Ships Near South Korea. (OK we need some here also, but 17,000???)
13,000 US Troops Are In Italy. Why?
12,000 US Troops Are In The UK. Why?
You might think we're still worried about the Soviet Union and China doing nation building.
Another interesting stat. Only 300,000 of the US Military's 1.4 million active duty personnel are trained for war zone combat operations.
The current cost of our military is $1.1 Billion per Day.
Time to change the allocations and leadership of the US Military. Its plagued with mismanagement and waste.
Your thoughts?
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Easy answer...it is called forward positioning. |
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