My guess is its to keep enough professional officers and enlisted staff to be able to mobilise and upgrade their capabilities quickly (with or without allies) i

My guess is its to keep enough professional officers and enlisted staff to be able to mobilise and upgrade their capabilities quickly (with or without allies) in the even the risk evaluation changes. Note that Costa Rica has no defence force at all. > failing at this gamble Yes, all adult decisions are based on uncertainty. Especially when resources are limited.