See insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now assume half the military itself is sympathetic to the “rebels” and the government would have a difficult time conta

See insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now assume half the military itself is sympathetic to the “rebels” and the government would have a difficult time containing any real insurgency. The US government has made a lot of enemies over the decades, many of whom would be more than willing to provide modern weapons and explosives to the insurgents. Though the US overwhelmed the Iraqi military quickly and decisively, it was a decade of constant roadside bombs, made with materials easily smuggled into the country and implemented with minimal training, that eventually wore down US morale and willingness to fight. Finally, the US military is such a big business here, a good percentage of the population has had professional military training and combat experience.