I think part of it can be done with reorganization. And I think developing this capability would attract candidates from a pool we don't always access. The "On the verge of Peace Corps but looking for more of a challenge" maybe. I also see a large role for the reserves - I think they would do this better than perhaps the hard infantry role. Unfortunately, it would require long tours. Rapport isn't developed over night.

I obviously don't have all the answers or even all the questions. But I do know it is very difficult to win hearts & minds from the closed hatch of a tank. And I know that every mission doesn't require an infantry battalion. I think it is unjust to task young infantry soldiers with this mission, especially given that they aren't trained for it.

It could probably be done for the price of the next aircraft carrier or AF developmental aircraft.