Army moves to reduce strain on troops

[Target_For_Exterm]

"WASHINGTON - The Army's top general warned on Thursday that his force "will break" without thousands more active duty troops and greater use of the reserves. He issued the warning as President Bush considers new strategies for Iraq.

As part of the effort to relieve the strain on the force, the Army is developing plans to accelerate the creation of two new combat brigades, The Associated Press has learned.

According to defense officials, the plan may require shifting equipment and personnel from other military units so the two new brigades could be formed next year and be ready to be sent the war zone in 2008. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because the plans are not final.

Noting the strain put on the force by operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere, Gen. Peter J. Schoomaker said he wants to increase his half-million-member Army beyond the 30,000 troops already authorized in recent years."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061215/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/us_iraq

Bush breaks the Army because of Iraq. No doubt he'll cut the budget while staying the course. I guess he could call up the National Guard against the wishes of local Governors.

What a mess that cretin has created with his insanity. How long before a draft is the only option left?

[babylonsister]

1. Is that anything like Army breaks?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x2920856

[Target_For_Exterm]

3. DOH! I'm always late to the party.

And the story said it was posted only 30 mins ago. :shrug: You all on DU are just that quick!

[babylonsister]

6. No probs, you're now better informed. Other's comments can be just as

interesting as the topic. Or not. :)

[Redstone]

2. I've told you this before: No need to worry about an invasion of Iran, because

there will be a mutiny if it's ordered.

Redstone

[babylonsister]

5. Not even mutiny; who's available to get involved? And then there's this

idiot who won't let go:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x2653754

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[TahitiNut]

7. R.I.P.

(asshole)