[Darksheare]

How come I get the feeling that this is motivated by the one single success in combat the Stryker so far has had?

[Proud Legions]

Actually, the decision was made some time ago, but just made oficial now.

[Thunder 6]

Actually, they have already reorganized under the new MTOE's and are filling equipment and personnel. About half the BDE is currently in Kosovo running KFOR 5A. Most of the historic regiments from the Bulge fight are included in this BDE. The actual decision on 6 SBCT's was made long ago...this just frees up funding for 5 and 6. Expect the 56 SBCT to be operational in mid-FY08, with a deployment shortly thereafter.
regards,

[centurion316]

How come I get the feeling that this is motivated by the one single success in combat the Stryker so far has had?

Perhaps because you are predisposed to belief in vast, dark conspiracies, and are completely ignorant of the convoluted process that requires many months for the decisions behind such an announcement to wind their way through the halls of government.