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In reply to the discussion: We are not capable of truly reinforcing Eastern Europe, math is not on our side [View all]4Q2u2
(1,406 posts)Been there, done that and have the T-shirts. How prepped were we for WWII. How prepped were we for 9-11. We can spin up plenty fast. The QDR for 2014 is already in the works to reposition troops and War Space Strategy. The 2010 QDR called attention to over planning for COIN and re-establish ties to tradition partners and strengthen those ties. The Marine Units have the TOA Maritime Prepositioned and can call it down anywhere in the world. These pre-staged Combat systems are ready to soup to nuts. Do you think some General is going to tell The CMC that he is not ready, that his troops are not ready to answer the call. Plussing up a unit is easy it is done all the time. Equipment level 4 is established when that the Unit does not have TOE that is with in 72 hrs. That is a fail easily fixed.
That Non-deployable status is and has changed in the past. This from the Army Readiness Manual,
"45. Commanders subjective upgrades and downgrades
Modifications to the levels determined for the individually measured resource areas (that is, P, S, R, and T) are not
allowed. However, the commander can subjectively adjust the C-level or the A-level initially established for the unit
that is based the lowest (worst case) level computed for the associated measured resource areas. The commander will
compare the initial C-level or A-level determination to the C-level and A-level definitions in paragraph 46, respectively,
and then, if necessary, subjectively upgrade or downgrade this initial C-level or A-level to align the C-level or A-level
reported with the definition that most closely matches his overall readiness assessments in accordance with the
following policy guidance." How much they can change is all based on Pay Grade and Command Level.
At least we still have a Battle Rhythm. That trained infantry (not Battle Tested) is much more predictable and easier to adjust for than a COIN action.
You are right Non-deployable Units will not deploy. That does not mean they are not Transformed into deployable units with the wave of a pen.