http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/R42493.pdf
Interesting reading.
If you equate 3 BCTs to a division, the proposal is to go from 14 2/3 active duty division equivalents (44 BCT) down to 8 active duty division equivalents (24 BCT). Army leadership says it can't do the job with any less than 9 1/3 active duty division equivalents (28 BCT).
The report also notes that the Army wants to add a battalion to each one of the 24 reserve BCTs. 24 battalions is equivalent to the infantry strength of 2 2/3 divisions.
Not trying to nitpick. But what job is it they are going to be having trouble doing?
Are we being invaded or are we planning a tank battle on the Steppes?
The world has changed. The Army needs to change with it.