We need troops on the ground now to restore order so the evacuation can continue.
I agree. And I just read an email saying 28,000 troops are already there or are enroute.
28,000 is a huge number that requires extensive what we call trains or supply trains. Those troops have to get there and have everything already in place...including their own food, water, fuel, medics, place to bivouac, etc.
That takes a bit of time.
The way it goes is some leaders go in and recon access routes and select encampment locations that provide the best access to the most areas. Then supplies begin to flow and the troops pile in. 28,000 troops could easily mean 5,000 vehicles. They need fuel to get there and fuel once they are there. Ditto for the aircraft and helicopters.
All of this is made more difficult in an area with no potable water, no electricity, trees blocking roads, washed out bridges and roads, etc., etc.
Our armed forces are excellent at overcoming all of these adverse conditions...but they need a reasonable amount of time to do so. Sending in all those troops, vehicles and aircraft will be meaningless if they don't have the supplies they need to operate already on hand once they arrive. |
