German army Bundeswehr soldiers stand in front of the coffin of killed German Corporal Sergej Motz of the ISAF- International Security Assistance Force (Reuters)A Mission To Modernize Germany’s Armed Forces -- New York Times
BERLIN — On Friday, the German defense minister, Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, is set to present to Chancellor Angela Merkel his plans to modernize the Bundeswehr, the country’s armed forces. From all accounts, it could be one of the most radical and long overdue shake-ups undertaken in decades by a defense minister.
The Bundeswehr’s leadership structure, which has changed little since the Cold War, will be streamlined. The armed forces, which number 250,000, will be cut by well over 60,000. Many of the 406 barracks and military buildings will be closed. And if Mr. Guttenberg has his way, conscription will be replaced by voluntary service.
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My Comment: I suspect that other countries will be looking at the reforms that Germany will impose on their arm forces .... the U.S. included.
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