{"id":2077728,"date":"2023-10-24T12:45:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T16:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-military-not-ready-for-major-conflict-say-experts-considering-draft\/"},"modified":"2023-10-24T12:47:12","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T16:47:12","slug":"us-military-not-ready-for-major-conflict-say-experts-considering-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-military-not-ready-for-major-conflict-say-experts-considering-draft\/","title":{"rendered":"Experts considering the draft say the US military is unprepared for a major conflict."},"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\">28<\/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%2Fus-military-not-ready-for-major-conflict-say-experts-considering-draft%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=2077728&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>Is the U.S. Military Ready for a Major Conflict?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As tensions escalate in \u2063the Middle East and the Russia-Ukraine war continues,\u200c the possibility of a draft to bolster \u2064the depleted\u2062 U.S. military is being discussed once again. However, according to Robert\u2064 Kenny from the Selective Service System, there have been \u200dno talks about reinstating\u2064 a draft \u200band no legislation has been proposed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">But The Epoch Times has conducted extensive discussions\u200b with former military officers and defense experts, revealing that the readiness of the U.S. military is not just affected by the potential draft, but also by issues such as obesity and lack of \u200bcombat experience. In other words, the current \u200bmilitary is ill-equipped for a major conflict.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Heritage Foundation recently released \u200cits 2023 Index of U.S. \u2063Military Strength, which assesses \u200bthe strength of \u200cthe armed forces. According to Dakota Wood, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-makes-false-claims-about-border-crisis-were-not-holding-children-in-cells-separating-from-parents\/\" title=\"Biden Makes False Claims About Border Crisis: \u2018We\u2019re Not\u2019 Holding Children \u2018In Cells,\u2019 Separating From Parents\">senior research fellow<\/a> at Heritage, the report indicates that the U.S. military is weak.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Wood also mentioned that implementing a draft would not only be\u2063 politically challenging, but also due to \u200cthe\u2063 limited pool of eligible candidates. &#8220;Seventy-seven percent of potential draftees are not qualified to serve due to issues like obesity, mental health, and asthma. That&#8217;s more than three-quarters of the available population who\u2064 are ineligible,&#8221; he explained.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Another obstacle to a draft is the small number of prospective draftees \u200bwilling \u2064to serve. &#8220;If we went to a draft, \u2064we&#8217;d have to pull people from the general population who \u200bhave criminal records and weight problems,&#8221; added the retired Marine lieutenant colonel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The U.S. military is\u200b facing a significant \u200dmanpower issue, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-military-not-ready-for-major-conflict-say-experts-considering-draft\/\" title=\"Experts considering the draft say the US military is unprepared for a major conflict.\">39 percent fewer members compared<\/a> to 1987. This year, the U.S. Army, U.S.\u200c Air Force, and U.S. Navy are all projected to \u200cfall short of their recruitment\u200d goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">With allied countries engaged in prolonged conflicts, discussions about the potential of a draft have increased on social media. An article by the\u2063 Mises Institute, a group\u200d of Alabama libertarians, has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tucker-carlson-calls-out-large-bump-on-john-fettermans-neck-keep-your-eyes-on-this-lump\/\" title=\"Tucker Carlson Calls Out Large Bump On John Fetterman\u2019s Neck: \u2018Keep Your Eyes On This Lump\u2019\">gained attention online<\/a>, along with a publication from the\u200d U.S. Army War College.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">However, Dr. Max Margulies from the Modern\u200d War \u2064Institute\u2064 at West Point believes that several conditions would need to be\u200c met for the U.S. to consider a draft. &#8220;A draft would be a very heavy political decision, unless we faced a war with\u2063 a major\u200c power like Taiwan or Ukraine,&#8221; he explained. Margulies \u200demphasized that a cataclysmic \u2063event would be necessary for the U.S. to even entertain the idea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Despite the challenges, there\u2062 are concerns that drastic measures\u200b must be taken to strengthen the U.S. military for a prolonged conflict. Retired Army Major General Dennis Laich argues that a\u2063 draft is necessary for national security and calls \u200cfor \u200da debate on the issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Lt. Colonel Wood agrees, stating that \u2062the current military \u200bcannot adequately protect\u2063 the nation&#8217;s security interests. He believes that a crisis may\u2062 be needed\u2063 to \u2063motivate people into action, but questions whether there is enough time to respond.<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2064 How does combat experience affect the\u2063 readiness of the U.S. military?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ll-suited\u2064 for military\u2064 service,&#8221; Wood stated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In \u2064addition to health issues, combat experience is another aspect \u200cthat affects the readiness of the U.S. \u200dmilitary. Many \u2064military experts argue that the U.S. has been involved in prolonged counterinsurgency campaigns for the past two decades, which\u200b has reduced the number of troops with \u200cexperience \u2062in conventional warfare. This lack of experience in traditional warfare could pose\u2064 a significant challenge if the U.S. were to engage in a\u2064 major conflict against a well-trained and equipped adversary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Furthermore, many \u2062defense experts\u2064 point out the inadequate investment in modernizing and maintaining military equipment. The U.S. military&#8217;s \u2063technology and equipment are \u2063outdated, making it vulnerable against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/armys-build-up-of-integrated-tactical-network-continues\/\" title=\"Army\u2019s Build Up of Integrated Tactical Network Continues\">technologically advanced adversaries<\/a>. This issue has been \u2062highlighted by the rapid modernization of countries \u200clike China and Russia, leaving\u2063 the U.S. lagging behind in terms of military capabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Moreover, there\u200d are concerns about the current \u200dstate of military readiness, including a lack of training and preparedness.\u200d Budget constraints and the focus \u200con counterinsurgency operations have \u200caffected\u2064 the training of \u2063U.S. troops \u2062for conventional warfare scenarios. The military needs to invest more resources\u200b in realistic training exercises and preparedness for \u2064potential\u200d major \u2063conflicts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">To address these challenges, it is crucial\u200c for\u2062 the U.S.\u2064 government to prioritize the\u2063 modernization of the \u2064military, both\u200b in terms of equipment and training. Increased funding is necessary to ensure that the armed forces are adequately prepared for\u200b a major conflict. Additionally, there should \u2062be a focus\u200c on reevaluating and adjusting recruitment\u200d and eligibility criteria to improve the \u200doverall health and combat experience of military personnel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In conclusion, the readiness of the U.S. military for a major conflict \u2064is questionable. Health issues, lack of combat experience, outdated equipment, and inadequate training all contribute to the military&#8217;s lack of preparedness. It\u200b is crucial for the U.S. government to take immediate\u200b action\u2062 to address these concerns and ensure that the military \u200cis ready to face \u2062any potential threats in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East and the 20-month-long Russia-Ukraine conflict, talks have resurfaced about the possibility of a draft to bolster the dwindling U.S. military. However, Robert Kenny from the Selective Service System clarified that there have been no deliberations regarding the reinstatement of a draft, as reported by the Military Times.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2335,"featured_media":2077729,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2077728","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2077728","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2335"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2077728"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2077728\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2077729"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2077728"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2077728"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2077728"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}