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“We are transforming our force structure. We are transforming our weapons systems through our modernization programs and what we’ve done … is make room for some new formations like Multi-Domain Task Forces but also… directed energy [Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense] M-SHORAD,” Army Secretary Christine Wormoth told reporters at Defense Writers Group breakfast. Wormuth, alongside Army Chief Gen. Randy George, spoke to reporters today ahead of the publication of an “Army Force Structure Transformation” white paper, which was informed by what the service called a recent Total Army Analysis. The duo explained that after spending a significant amount of “quality time” briefing lawmakers, they are planning for a force with 470,000 active-duty soldiers — significantly less than the 494,000 soldiers the force is structured to support today but more than the currently authorized number of 445,000 soldiers. That means the Army is cutting some 32,000 positions, but are adding approximately 7,500 others back in what the white paper called “high priority formations.” The paper made it clear that the cuts are to planned spaces, and the service is not “asking current soldiers to leave.” To get to the 470,000 number, service leaders opted to cut a number of unfilled jobs like media outreach and psychological operations, as well as leveling a 3,000-position hit to special operations posts. https://lnkd.in/gm4Zitur

https://lnkd.in/d5DHDtrw If this is the US Army preparation for a possible high-intensity conflict, I have some doubts. The Government and DoD should decide if they want to be able to fight two major conflicts or not and if even one conflict is high-intensity. If one believes yes, then allies are indispensable for the numbers and/or a reserve system (powering the National Guard) or a selective draft. Otherwise the loose private and media talk about a war with Russia or China, risks to be a boomerang. Better to stick to a wise and winning posture like NATO's one during the Cold War: deterrence and dialogue. Soviet Union was much more problematic than Putin and this approach, gave us time to wait for the collapse. We need to shore up conventional and nuclear deterrence in Europe and dialogue, also beyond Russia.

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US Army Force Structure Transformation The Army is moving forward with a significant force reorganization to shrink “hollow” formations and make room for the capabilities it needs to fight technologically advanced adversaries, senior leaders said. The moves include reducing the force by about 24,000 authorizations as the Army contends with a continuing recruiting crisis and moves away from two decades of counterinsurgency operations to prepare for large-scale combat operations. In a paper published Feb. 27 on the Army website that explains the changes, the force structure transformation will enable the Army to bring in new capabilities required under the National Defense Strategy. It also will help narrow the gap between a force structure designed for 494,000 soldiers and the current active duty troop strength, which is set by law at 445,000. By fiscal 2029, authorized troop levels will be brought down to approximately 470,000 soldiers, which is about 20,000 more than the current end strength but a reduction of about 24,000 authorizations compared to the currently planned force structure, the paper says. “We are transforming our weapons systems through our modernization programs, and what we’ve done through the force structure changes is make room for some new formations” such as the multidomain task forces and directed energy capabilities, for which more than 7,500 new spaces are needed, Army Secretary Christine Wormuth told defense reporters Feb. 27 at a meeting hosted by George Washington University’s Project for Media and National Security. https://lnkd.in/g3FCs2G5

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The Army recently published a force structure white paper (https://lnkd.in/g5CYkEVY). I rewrote a few of its passages. What do you think? How would you rewrite them? Original: Following extensive consultations with Congress, Army leaders are moving forward with a significant force structure transformation. Rewrite: After talking with Congress, Army leaders are changing the force structure. Original: The Army is also making significant investments in the force structure supporting integrated air and missile defense at the corps and division levels. Rewrite: The Army is adding air and missile defense units to corps and divisions.

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