Perhaps another argument for having a force capable of independent action with a smaller footprint than a BCT.
Avoiding the Slippery Slope: Conducting Effective InterventionsFrom the patterns evident in past campaigns lessons to inform the conduct of future missions can be derived. The United States should only intervene when doing so has a reasonable chance of success. When intervention becomes necessary, the White House should seek international approval and operate as part of a coalition or alliance with airpower being its primary contribution. If it must deploy ground troops, it should keep the American footprint small and withdraw forces as soon as possible.
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