United States Defense Thread

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So, Hegseth orders the withdrawal of US troops from a secure, well-equipped base which allows rapid deployment to the Middle East & North Africa, out of spite.

 

[FormerDirtDart]

So, Hegseth orders the withdrawal of US troops from a secure, well-equipped base which allows rapid deployment to the Middle East & North Africa, out of spite.

Well, I believe the tantrum initiated above Hegseth. But it certainly appears so.
I'll add the my assumption the this withdrawal will target 2nd Cav Rgt (SBCT) was based on various reporting and statements stressing the current permeant troop strength in German.
Still waiting on clarity if it will from the permanently stationed forces or in fact a reduction of one of the two rotational Armored Brigade Combat Teams
I'll add that if this does lead to the removal of 2nd Cav Rgt from Germany that SBCT in more than likely going to cease to exist. As there is really nowhere to move an entire BCT (troops/equipment/families) back in the US. There is simply facilities to move them into. Not in a 6-12 month time frame. Troops likely individually reassigned to other units. They could even leave the equipment in German as preposition stock.
There are some legal controls enacted by the US Congress that would require their approval if the Europe based troop strength drops below a certain level, and removal of equipment back to the states. The withdrawal of 5.000 personnel should not trigger congressional involvement, but removing a brigades worth of vehicles certainly will.