> more training and support troops to get the Afghans back on the offensive <
What Afghan in his right mind would fight for the current Afghan government? The Taliban are just waiting to take back power, which they will swiftly do once the Americans leave.
The Americans aren’t going anywhere...the number of terrorists in that part of the world mean its a target rich environment.
We’re much better off teaching the Afghan government forces to fight effectively, which can be done with more troops.