Quote Originally Posted by Ken White View Post
Who suggested that? I did not -- though I do think a slight majority of the overall number of heavy BCTs should be in the RC.Sixty plus the 30; 90 days total should be more than adequate. The problem heretofore has not been lack of capability but the reluctance of the active Army to certify ARNG combat units for deployment for a variety of reasons.Agree -- and again, not at all what I suggested.
Amen to the recognition of the political aspect of the NG certifications on OIF-I. I disagree w/ the HBT's in the NG however. The upkeep cost difference between an active HBT and NG HBT is not particularly great. There is also limited large training areas available in many states. IBT's make a better cost saving and dual-role option for the NG.