They aren't dormant, they're just in U.S. waters instead of the Indian Ocean. And if this plan loosens up more money for maintenance then they'll be in better condition.
Seriously! Do you think this is going to loosen up more money for upkeep? And do you honestly think our ships will be out to sea in U. S. waters?
To keep this battle groups in top form, you have to have them on station. These ships will NOT be on station. They will be in port and on short cruises up and down our coasts.
When war comes, and it will, our teams will not be at peak training levels.
This money shill be shifted to social programs, in and out of the military. It is not going to make us more battle ready.