However, laid off militants are likely to apply for unemployment benefits + whatever other entitlement programs they have. Perhaps initially. The military pop

However, laid off militants are likely to apply for unemployment benefits + whatever other entitlement programs they have. Perhaps initially. The military population in general is disciplined, educated (or even technically inclined), proud, and self-reliant. I've got to think that demographic is more likely to respond to unemployment by going out and doing stuff than any other.