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denThere is something I don't understand about the US troops in Iraq. They all appear to be reservists. Why are reserves in a battle zone? Does the US Army have any regulars over there? If not, why?
All the Australian troops in Iraq are Regs; Army, Navy and Airforce. Their job is full-time Armed Services. The Reservists are part-timers; two weeks training a year and they hold down jobs and support their families.They're called up when the Regs are in trouble, not INSTEAD of the Regs.
Can anyone explain this to me?
All the Australian troops in Iraq are Regs; Army, Navy and Airforce. Their job is full-time Armed Services. The Reservists are part-timers; two weeks training a year and they hold down jobs and support their families.They're called up when the Regs are in trouble, not INSTEAD of the Regs.
Can anyone explain this to me?
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Date: 17 Oct 2004 00:54 (UTC)There are reservists serving, as well as regular military. We have about twice the force deployed now as we did during the original conflict last year, as many are rebuilding infrastructure.
Fortunately, you cannot sue someone for being mistaken about sueing someone. And the draft business is a creation of the radical opposition party in the States, so that the could blame it on the other guys. A chuckle, really, except for how many have bought into this. Including, apparently, some on your list here. ];-)
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