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Originally Posted by Flash Walken
Yeah, it's not so much the reorientation that is concerning, but actually the inability to engage in conventional warfare because the ranks have been so depleted.
150, 000 cases of PTSD after a decade of terror-war really adversely affects America's combat readiness.
Even if it had been 1 tour for most of these guys instead of 3/4 or even 6/7 would have them at much more optimal readiness.
It makes me angry because now there is a real, legitimate problem and things that once were polished and ready and now tarnished and broken.
Silver lining I guess is that the US and UK have more boisterous and well equipped ground forces that have better urban training, but, this is an example of why you don't toss your armed forces into the breach for any old reason. You save them until there's fightin' to be done.
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I agree with your points, but I would also say, that experience can be a huge asset on the battlefield.
Having soldiers that have been unde fire before can make a huge difference.
There is still an inclination to #### yourself, it is jsut easier to control.