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> NO. You are misunderstanding my point. If we had no such high tech weapons (jets, drones, tanks), we'd be reduced to maintaining large armies, requiring servi
by ionised 11y ago
> NO. You are misunderstanding my point. If we had no such high tech weapons (jets, drones, tanks), we'd be reduced to maintaining large armies, requiring service of fit males.
The US has a fleet of drones and still maintains a large army.
- Jtsummers 11y agoA historically small army for the number of conflicts we're involved in. http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0004598.html http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0004598.html However, I disagree with GP's assertion that the absence of drones would result in mandatory service or a draft. Neither will be politically palatable in the US for at least another generation or two. Vietnam is still too recent in people's memories. Besides, one of the main things that reduces the number of needed troops is not weaponized drones, but improved communication and sensor platforms. This allows for (more) precise and accurate strikes and troop placement. Larger areas of control can be maintained by fewer people.
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- dba7dba 11y agoIn comparison to military's commitment and the overall population of US, US army size is very small.