DoD Cut Backs vs. Military Readiness

2014-03-03T19:00:42-05:00

With Budget cuts on the horizon for the DoD, what effect will it have upon of Military Forces and their readiness. What Roll can the US Military expect to play on the world stage in the future?

Given the situation given in Ukraine, China's modernization of It's Military Forces, and other Hot Spots that may flare ups around the world, is it wise to reduce the size of our military or better yet, reduce the quality of training and equipment that our Troops deserve? History has revealed that both Equipment replacement/upgrades and Training are the first to suffer.

The danger with these cut backs is that the DoD just might reduce personnel, training and equipment in favor of Black Box Tech Programs that don't really deliver what they promise. These High-Tech devices may improve combat proficiency, but are ever a good replacement for Boot on the Ground.

"Technology should be developed to enhance abilities, not replace them."

That said, High-Tech has its own vulnerabilities that "WHEN" breached will expose even further weaknesses in our ability to conduct Combat Operations.

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Response by SFC James Baber made Mar 3 at 2014 7:22 PM

2014-03-03T19:22:40-05:00

With what is taking place from the current administration, Congress and our senior leaders in DOD, I think we are going to lucky to not have some of these global issues come to us instead of us being sent to them, the military is being weakened, the global community has lost faith in and has no respect for our country as we appear weak from how our leaders have portrayed us to them in the last few years.

Unless someone in the senior level steps up and says enough is enough and stops the bleeding of our defense, we will not remain competitive or viable in the world's view.

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Dec 31 at 2017 11:00 AM

2017-12-31T11:00:04-05:00

Here we go, Obama did it, Trump did it. I would be shocked if One General stood up and took some responsibility

Response by Cpl Tim Titsworth made Oct 5 at 2023 7:05 PM

2023-10-05T19:05:36-04:00

This has been how it is throughout our history from being unprepared for the War of 1812 until now. We start out unprepared, get our butts kicked while we build up, and eventually beat the enemy (in most cases though Chesty Puller believed that we lost the Korean War). It was our politicians who lost the war in Vietnam by quitting at a time when we were winning and who have now lost the occupation in Afghanistan. It almost led to WW3 in Europe when Carter had cut the military to the point that the Soviets believed they could win a conventional war; fortunately, cooler heads prevailed (in the Soviet Union). The problem is that we may not win the Next time while we try to ramp back up after an enemy attacks. What happens when we can't get ready in time? Sadly, this is a subject that has filled entire books. "To have peace, you must prepare for war." It is a subject that the American people don't understand, that the government doesn't Want to understand.