{"id":2057014,"date":"2023-10-05T18:00:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T22:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/congressional-veteran-stunned-and-appalled-at-possible-special-operations-cuts\/"},"modified":"2023-10-05T18:01:52","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T22:01:52","slug":"congressional-veteran-stunned-and-appalled-at-possible-special-operations-cuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/congressional-veteran-stunned-and-appalled-at-possible-special-operations-cuts\/","title":{"rendered":"Congressional veteran shocked by potential cuts to special operations."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcongressional-veteran-stunned-and-appalled-at-possible-special-operations-cuts%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2057014&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Lawmaker Expresses \u200dShock and Outrage Over Possible\u200b Cuts to Army&#8217;s Special Operations Forces<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL), a retired U.S. Army Green\u200d Beret and chairman of the subcommittee \u200bon readiness, said he\u200d was <strong>&#8220;stunned and appalled&#8221;<\/strong> over reports the\u200b Department of Defense is \u200dconsidering making cuts\u200b to the \u200dArmy&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nobel-peace-prize-the-most-controversial-winners\/\" title=\"Nobel Peace Prize: The Most Controversial Winners\">special operations forces<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Military officials have previously raised the prospect of such a personnel decision, though the Wall Street Journal reported on\u200b Thursday that the Army will\u200b cut about \u20633,000 troops, roughly \u200b10% of its ranks, and will inform Capitol Hill \u2063of its plans \u2062in the\u200c coming days.<\/p>\n<h3>Biden Reverses Course and Builds Border \u2062Wall with Trump Funding<\/h3>\n<p>The reported cuts would apply mostly to troops in support roles like psychological warfare, civil affairs, \u200dintelligence operators, communications troops, and logistics.<\/p>\n<p>Army Secretary Christine Wormuth acknowledged this week that &#8220;there&#8217;s some room \u2062to make some very \u2064modest targeted \u2062reductions there&#8221; because \u201cthe Army is in a\u200d moment of transformation where\u200c we are really pivoting from [counterinsurgency] and [counterterrorism] to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/is-russias-air-force-incapable-of-complex-air-operations\/\" title=\"Is Russia\u2019s Air Force Incapable of Complex Air Operations?\">large-scale combat operations<\/a>: So, we\u2019ve got to transform our force structure,\u201d \u200daccording to \u200bBreaking Defense.<\/p>\n<p>She and Gen. Randy George, the chief of\u2063 staff \u2063of the Army,\u200c are expected to brief lawmakers on force structure \u200dchanges \u200din the near future, though some have already\u2063 shared their skepticism.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am \u2063stunned and appalled by \u200breports indicating the U.S. Army will cut 3,000 troops from its\u2062 special\u2063 operations \u200branks \u2064as a \u200dmeans to manage their worst recruiting crisis \u200csince the Vietnam War,&#8221; Waltz said \u200din a statement on Thursday. &#8220;The Secretary \u200cof the Army is trying to claim she\u2019s only cutting support troops like\u2062 intelligence analysts, psychological operations \u2064troops, \u2063and logistics personnel. In reality, these\u200c support troops\u2063 are critical to our special operators success in remote\u200b locations in 60-70\u200b countries\u2064 on any given day all over the world.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Last month, Sen. Ted Budd \u200c(R-NC) expressed a similar sentiment, saying he was &#8220;very concerned&#8221; about how a possible reduction in special operation forces could hamper the\u2063 United States&#8217;s competition with China.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;m very concerned about the\u200b pacing threat of China simultaneously with the reduction of SOF. When you look at the things that would deter China, SOF are on\u2063 the tip of the spear. And so I think that the more we invest \u200din our special operations, problems \u2064that \u2062ultimately could harm our nation\u200b over the next decade or two\u2062 could be prevented,\u201d\u2062 he said, per Defense One. \u201cIt\u2019s\u200c unclear \u2064that \u2064this administration understands\u200d the value\u200d of SOF. Otherwise, they wouldn\u2019t \u200dbe proposing\u200c cuts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s\u200b been no decisions made,\u201d George told lawmakers in July during his confirmation hearing regarding possible cuts.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">CLICK HERE TO \u200dREAD \u2063MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What is the \u200crole and\u2064 importance of the\u200d Army&#8217;s special\u2064 operations forces in our national security?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ut \u2064emphasized the need to maintain the readiness and effectiveness of \u200dthe Army&#8217;s special operations forces. However, Rep. Waltz was quick to condemn any potential cuts, expressing\u2063 his shock\u200b and\u2063 outrage at the \u200bprospect.<\/p>\n<p>As a retired \u2063U.S. Army Green Beret \u200dand \u200dchairman of the subcommittee\u2064 on readiness, Rep. Waltz is well-versed\u200b in the vital role that special operations forces play in our national security. \u2064These highly skilled and\u200b specialized \u2064forces are trained to carry out missions in\u2064 unconventional warfare,\u2062 counterterrorism, and\u2062 special reconnaissance. Their expertise and capabilities \u2063are crucial in protecting our nation&#8217;s interests \u2064and combating various threats around the world.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Waltz&#8217;s shock \u200band outrage over the possible cuts \u200dstem from his deep understanding of the significance of these forces and the potential consequences of\u200b any reduction in their numbers. Special\u200d operations forces undergo rigorous training and have unique \u2062capabilities \u200bthat \u200care not easily replicated. Any \u200bdiminishment of their \u2064strength and capacity \u2063could \u200dhave serious implications\u200b for our military&#8217;s ability to respond effectively to emerging threats and carry out complex operations.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, special operations forces often\u200b work in close collaboration with \u2064other branches of the \u200cmilitary, intelligence agencies, and foreign partners. Their skills and expertise are essential in coordinating and executing joint missions, ensuring the success and safety of all participating forces. Cutting these forces could disrupt the delicate balance and coordination needed for successful operations, putting lives at risk and compromising \u2063our national security.<\/p>\n<p>While it is important to periodically \u200dreassess and \u2064optimize our military&#8217;s structure and composition, any decisions regarding cuts to \u200bspecial operations forces should \u2062be made \u2064with utmost \u200ccare and consideration. Such decisions should be based on a comprehensive analysis of strategic priorities, operational requirements, and\u2063 potential risks. Any proposed reductions should undergo\u2062 a rigorous evaluation process \u2062that involves expert\u2064 input and meticulous \u200dconsideration of the \u200cpotential consequences.<\/p>\n<p>As \u2062Rep. Waltz rightly points out, the reported\u200d cuts to the \u200dArmy&#8217;s special operations forces warrant serious concern.\u2064 The preservation of our military&#8217;s capabilities and readiness should be of paramount importance, and any\u2062 measures that could \u2064compromise these must be thoroughly scrutinized. In a rapidly evolving \u2063global landscape where\u200c threats to our national security continue to emerge, it is essential that we maintain \u2063a\u2063 strong and \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/congressional-veteran-stunned-and-appalled-at-possible-special-operations-cuts\/\" title=\"Congressional veteran shocked by potential cuts to special operations.\">highly\u2063 capable special operations \u200cforce<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As\u200c discussions \u200bconcerning the \u2062potential cuts unfold, \u200cit is crucial that \u2064lawmakers carefully consider the\u200d implications and engage in a \u200cthoughtful and informed dialogue. The expertise and insights of individuals like Rep. Mike Waltz, with their firsthand experience and\u2064 knowledge, are invaluable in \u2063shaping these decisions and ensuring that our military remains prepared and capable of protecting our \u2063nation&#8217;s interests.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the future of \u2062our \u2063Army&#8217;s special operations forces will depend on the collective \u200befforts of lawmakers, military officials, and experts to safeguard their indispensable\u200b role in our nation&#8217;s defense. Let us hope that the shock and outrage expressed by Rep. Waltz serve as a catalyst for a\u200b thorough \u200dand rigorous evaluation of the\u2062 potential cuts, leading to \u200ca decision that prioritizes\u200b the strength and effectiveness of our special operations forces.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL), a retired U.S. Army Green Beret and subcommittee chairman, expressed shock and dismay at reports of potential cuts to the Army&#8217;s special operations forces. 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