[ohioWfan]

I am not doubting the figures. What I am questioning is the characterization of worthlessness.

Even under the best of circumstances it would be challenging to build an efficient Army in 3 years. And I think that you would agree that the circumstances have been far from ideal...

As for your bayonet analogy, I completely agree. Now is the time. Twist.

[1COUNTER-MORTER-68]

I am not doubting the figures. What I am questioning is the characterization of worthlessness.
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If they ain't doin' their job unlike them guys on your page
if that makes any sense,,,"Those Guys Git Er' Dun" !!
They show-up for work everyday with their "workin' clothes On,,,"...That said,,,

The US Army Can/Has taken stone-age men and had them turned
into one of the best at killin' VC,,,The H`Mung/Yards
whatever you want to call them...In Six Months...

All 50%/and US Forces that "did" show-up were "let down"
By people who would not fight for their own country..IMHO.