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To: KyrosL who wrote (142355)	10/10/2005 10:27:52 PM
From: Thomas A Watson	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793927

I suspect and analysis of the tasks of those killed would show death of those in convoys are the reason. Convoys are the the softest targets with Americans involved. Attacking forces are getting better and harder to kill.

To: KyrosL who wrote (142355)	10/11/2005 1:05:51 AM
From: LindyBill	Respond to of 793927

This can't be good for the long term viability of the volunteer army. We have lost 25% of the casualties in the reserves. When you look at the overall numbers, and the extent of the conflict, that is not very much.

To: KyrosL who wrote (142355)	10/11/2005 9:39:52 AM
From: unclewest	Respond to of 793927

Lately, more than 50% of deaths in Iraq have been reservists and National Guard -- mostly older family men. This can't be good for the long term viability of the volunteer army. The operational tempo is the biggest pressure cooker item. We have some units on their third and fourth combat tour since 9/11. Other major units are preparing for a third tour. 85% of our A teams spend 7 months in a combat zone and 7 months deployed elsewhere...often overseas at another hotbed. I agree with you 110% and predict recruiting is going to see a huge drop this FY. The worldwide war against terror is going to deteriorate because of a lack of manpower.