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Colin:
You might want to do some more reading before starting threads.
There are several pertaining to the coming Administration's impact on the military.
As SF goes, I agree with mcarey, but had the pleasure of serving under Carter, Reagan, GHW Bush, Clinton, and GW Bush. The Congress is as big an issue as the POTUS. Can anyone remember Pat Schroeder and Ron Dellums?
The years under Carter were like being in a wasteland. We lost an AC SF Group then, and two RC SF Groups under Clinton. Reagan gave us back 1st Group, GHW Bush 3rd Group, and GW Bush the 4th battalions. Clinton didn't really understand the military, surrounded himself with people who didn't understand us either, and was generally afraid to use us for anything other than PK missions.
The need for SF will not go away, but if the Congress cuts the 25% that they have promised to before rebuilding the post-war military, you will see what it was like under Carter again. The Army budget is largely personnel, as we have less big ticket items than any of the services. You cut 25% and force structure has to be slashed. That could include AC Groups or the 4th battalions.
Just my .02, YMMV.
TR
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