Should we be helping Saudi Arabia and its allies with a ground offensive in Yemen?

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 08:20:30 -0400

With technology like the Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV) and other systems we could bring to bear without direct boots on the ground intervention should we be doing more?
http://www.military.com/daily-news/2015/04/02/analysis-yemen-ground-operation-carries-major-risks.html?comp= [login to see] 41&rank=4

Analysis: Yemen Ground Operation Carries Major Risks

Saudi Arabia and its allies plan an ambitious ground offensive on multiple fronts in Yemen.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 2 at 2015 9:00 AM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:00:07 -0400

That would be counter productive to us supporting Iran's ground offensive in Iraq against ISIS.

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Apr 2 at 2015 10:57 AM

SCPO David Lockwood — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 10:57:48 -0400

I believe this would not only benefit those in the region but send a strong message that we stand by you. Make more friends by helping than by leaving them out to dry!

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Apr 2 at 2015 11:54 AM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 11:54:37 -0400

I think it's best to let the Arab League take care of their problems.

Response by SGT Tyler G. made Apr 2 at 2015 1:02 PM

SGT Tyler G. — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 13:02:04 -0400

It would be very counterproductive to the goal of a nuclear deal with Iran. As in, it would probably kill it instantly, so no, we shouldn't. Our current foreign policy goals dictate such. The middle east is in a very delicate situation right now, and the last thing we need to be doing is taking sides on the Sunni vs. Shia fight.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 2 at 2015 1:12 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 13:12:55 -0400

Didn't we "lost track of" $500 million in weaponry in Yemen?