With our troop level the lowest since WW2 can we defend our nation? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/with-our-troop-level-the-lowest-since-ww2-can-we-defend-our-nation <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> Tue, 10 May 2016 07:15:08 -0400 With our troop level the lowest since WW2 can we defend our nation? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/with-our-troop-level-the-lowest-since-ww2-can-we-defend-our-nation <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> MSgt John McGowan Tue, 10 May 2016 07:15:08 -0400 2016-05-10T07:15:08-04:00 Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 10 at 2016 7:17 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/with-our-troop-level-the-lowest-since-ww2-can-we-defend-our-nation?n=1515045&urlhash=1515045 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>We can defend the nation from each current threat. IF these threats were to combine, however, I believe our odds would be greatly reduced. SFC Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 10 May 2016 07:17:48 -0400 2016-05-10T07:17:48-04:00 Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made May 10 at 2016 7:24 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/with-our-troop-level-the-lowest-since-ww2-can-we-defend-our-nation?n=1515059&urlhash=1515059 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Our current model of "Defense" is through Global Stability. If you put "Brush Fires" out, you don't worry about "Forest Fires." The idea is that a much smaller military is needed which acts a global arm going where it is needed in a timely manner, rather than a larger one for "one off" purposes. Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS Tue, 10 May 2016 07:24:07 -0400 2016-05-10T07:24:07-04:00 Response by SPC Brian Mason made May 10 at 2016 10:37 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/with-our-troop-level-the-lowest-since-ww2-can-we-defend-our-nation?n=1515596&urlhash=1515596 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Besides the military there are millions of civilian firearm owners, like myself. Should we come under attack, I would first try and re-enlist into my MOS - 68W Combat Medic, despite being partially disabled. I'm sure every gun owner feels the same; in that they will also defend this country right along side the military. SPC Brian Mason Tue, 10 May 2016 10:37:22 -0400 2016-05-10T10:37:22-04:00 Response by MSgt James Mullis made May 10 at 2016 12:15 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/with-our-troop-level-the-lowest-since-ww2-can-we-defend-our-nation?n=1516089&urlhash=1516089 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes, However the likelihood that we will need to use "Tactical" Nuclear Weapons in the defense of the nation has never been greater. MSgt James Mullis Tue, 10 May 2016 12:15:23 -0400 2016-05-10T12:15:23-04:00 2016-05-10T07:15:08-04:00