US army reserve a 'broken' force

[emad]

BBC

The commander of the US army reserve says it is rapidly degenerating into a "broken" force.

Lt Gen James Helmly, in a leaked memo to the Pentagon, says the reserve has reached a point where it cannot fulfil its missions in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Reservists provide a large share of US troops in Iraq. The army says Gen Helmly's concerns are being addressed.

But analysts say they will fuel criticism that Pentagon policies are harming the US all-volunteer military.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/4150749.stm

[fertilizeonarbusto]

1. but but but

Shrubby is protecting us from terrists!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That General is a librul traitor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:silly:

[ixion]

2. don't worry, the coming draft will help fix that right up

:eyes: :-( :puke: :grr:

[Demeter]

3. Just The Proper Accessory

for a broken democracy.