Comments on: You’re Still Stuck, Soldier

By: Shaoshi

Shaoshi — Fri, 13 Aug 2004 04:28:19 +0000

In Iraq, expect to stay past your due date to leave. So says Kate who knows of these things.

By: Porcelain Insulator

Porcelain Insulator — Thu, 15 Jul 2004 11:27:58 +0000

Deteriorating Security and Limited Resources Have Impeded Progress; Improvements in U.S. Strategy Needed”.

By: James Old Guy

James Old Guy — Thu, 03 Jun 2004 16:01:18 +0000

Well I guess “CAN DO” and “HOOAH” can only get ya so far. Fancy slogans and bull shit attitudes can not make up for a man power shortage.

By: JohnHays.net

JohnHays.net — Thu, 03 Jun 2004 00:08:45 +0000

Afghanistan Reconstruction
The following is from a GAO report entitled “Afghanistan Reconstruction: Deteriorating Security and Limited Resources Have Impeded Progress; Improvements in U.S. Strategy Needed”.

In fiscal years 2002–2003, the U.S. obligated $1.4 billion and …

By: Mind of Mog

Mind of Mog — Wed, 02 Jun 2004 23:20:48 +0000

Stop Loss Is Conscripted
In the reserves, expect to stay active lots longer. In Iraq, expect to stay past your due date to leave. So says Kate who knows of these things. Reminds me of the good old days in the Vietnam War. Hello draft. What’s the difference? I imagine this wil…

By: twoma3

twoma3 — Wed, 02 Jun 2004 22:20:44 +0000

This development will prove to be a “one shot cannon”. USAR and NG strength will suffer as the impacts of this policy earn compound interest. There are already impacts to the USAR and NG from soldiers being away from jobs and business longer than anticipated.
I would not be surprised if (and when) we get to the AARs of this action that we will find it necesary to restructure the force yet again on a ration closer to 50:50 Active Component to Reserve Component. The advantages of this in both training and discipline are becoming more evident as time passes.

By: Mind of Mog » Stop Loss Is Conscripted

Mind of Mog » Stop Loss Is Conscripted — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

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