Quote Originally Posted by reed11b View Post
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.
Cost is not the issue, manning strengths are the problem.
There is also limited large training areas available in many states.
True but there are other States, mostly out west, that have plenty of room. There are a lot of politics in what type of Guard units are where and that can be rectified (Heh; Congress willing, of course...).
IBT's make a better cost saving and dual-role option for the NG.
True for the Guard; my question is which is best for the nation.