He very well may be, but because of the economy we have today, the real effects of this decision won't be felt for some time, probably years.
There is a wide divide between what people say, and what people do. There really isn't any job market for people to move into. So, I'll wager they'll tough it out, at least for a few years. After that, who knows what will happen.
Agreed, it won’t happen right away, like you say it will take years.
Where it’s going to really hurt the Marine Corps and Army is in the NCO Cadre, IMO.