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Military Civics: The Many Armies of the United States

Discussion in 'Vets and Friends' started by Squire Robertsson, Dec 19, 2020.

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  1. Squire Robertsson

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    #1 Squire Robertsson, Dec 19, 2020
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    I remember very well when Ike sent the 101st Airborne to Little Rock. I did not know, however, that he nationalized the Arkansas guard and then confined them to barracks. I had no sympathy for Faubus because my school was integrated and always had been. We thought Ike did what was right.

    (Not mentioned in the video, but Ike also busted up a town of Mormon polygamists in Arizona I think. I think that he housed the women and children on a base and put the men in jail.)
     
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    Not only are there several armies
    but how about some consolidations?

    Currently, the USMC does not have a medical corps,
    they are supported by the US Navy.

    So how about Medical, Chaplain, Public Affairs (including AFRTS) and Jag be assigned to DOD
    and then attached to field units as needed.
    Currently Chaplains of all branches are trained at Ft Jackson, SC.

    Currently we have the Army Reserve (mainly Support units) and the National Guard (Mainly Combat units) Should we de-activate the Reserves (both Army & Air Force) and put all under the National Guard. By doing so, we would be able to eliminate one full layer of the Chain of Command.

    What other changes should DOD consider?
     
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    Is that a desirable goal?
    An "efficient" peace-time "Army" would be less expensive, but that eliminated "layer of command" would carry away a "layer" of officers and staff that would be unavailable for activation in time of war. As a 'libertarian' that believes the "Army" should exist to defend our shores rather than project power overseas, I can certainly live with the loss of capability. However, I am a minority view so the "officer and staff" reserve might be more important to those with a less isolationist and a more globalist view.
     
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    Not necessiarly - so the Army Reserve has a G-1,2,3,4, ect - those individual could be put into other positions.......
     
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    I am for a strong military - and we are needed world wide - ect

    In fact, most divisions have 3 birgades - IMHO it should be at least 4

    same thing with Corps and field armies - instead of just 2 or 3 per higher hq - make it at least four.

    It seems our military is too top heavy.
     
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