[xzins]

Under the unit-focused stability part of the initiative, soldiers will stay in the same unit, as a group through a 36-month cycle, Byrne said, rather than moving in and out using the Army’s current individual replacement system.

Responding to a new threat PING

[dts32041]

This was tried in the 70's and was called COHORT, from basic to the end of enlistment.

Never heard how it turned out

[PokeyJoe]

I'm not an expert.

I am only a former honorably discharged Marine from Texas(never been to Alabama, but I hear it's a nice place).

With that said, I'm not sure I agree with this approach, although I understand the intent.

I would be more tolerant of this idea if we had a conscript army and soldiers only had a short stint of time of active duty.

Why am I concerned?

Notice the way I said that I was from Texas? Units at one time were known by their state designation. (the fighting Alabama 29th Infantry comes to mind)

I'm just not convinced that it's needed, or wise. As that old saying goes, "there is nothing new under the sun."

I only pray that American professional soldiers stay knife sharp.