The service could move into a new phase as it winds down the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. | Reuters
Army's Next Challenge: The Ocean -- Politico
The U.S. Army has proved over its 238-year history that it can fight and win almost anywhere — in the jungles, deserts or mountains.
The next venue, however, might prove to be the most difficult: oceans.
President Barack Obama’s strategic “rebalance” to the Western Pacific was good news for three military services: the Navy, whose ships sail on or under the vast ocean; the Marine Corps, whose troops deploy from them; and the Air Force, which needs long-range weapons and aircraft to cover the skies. Less so for the Army with its heavy tanks and infantry formations.
The Army says it has an important role, too, but selling its sibling services, Pentagon leaders and Congress on what that is has become a full-time job.
Read more ....
My Comment: The U.S. Army's budget is being eviscerated to the point that they do not even have enough money for training .... and they are now looking at becoming involved with sea operations in the Pacific?!?!?! Here is an easy prediction .... it is not going to happen.
No comments:
Post a Comment