https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/training-the-military-downsizing-related <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>During downsizing, should service members receive basic special forces type training? Because of potential threats. Tue, 26 Nov 2013 15:07:18 -0500 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/training-the-military-downsizing-related <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>During downsizing, should service members receive basic special forces type training? Because of potential threats. SPC Gary Basom Tue, 26 Nov 2013 15:07:18 -0500 2013-11-26T15:07:18-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/training-the-military-downsizing-related?n=11989&urlhash=11989 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This is based on a soldier who got stabbed to death by 3 or 4 thugs going home in Washington State after serving in combat overseas. SPC Gary Basom Tue, 26 Nov 2013 15:24:05 -0500 2013-11-26T15:24:05-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/training-the-military-downsizing-related?n=11993&urlhash=11993 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Training is the most important need for the troops, unfortunately it is frequently the first to fall by the wayside during budgetary cuts and down sizing. Second to Training should be new equipment [not replacement]. <br><br>The Military likes new toys, but if the troops do not know how to properly use them they are essentially worthless. Training and Tactics can over come most new weapons systems, they're just not as impressive as a new toy because they don't sparkle and shine.  SGT Gary Frank Tue, 26 Nov 2013 15:30:05 -0500 2013-11-26T15:30:05-05:00 2013-11-26T15:07:18-05:00