U.S. Army Restructuring
The U.S. Army is cutting about 5% of its force, or 24,000 soldiers, in a restructuring effort to be better prepared for future wars. The service is looking to optimize itself for large scale or multidomain combat operations.
Key Points
- Army numbers at their lowest since 1940
- Restructuring to be better prepared for future wars
- Looking to recruit enough troops to reach a goal of 470,000 active-duty soldiers by 2029
Pros
- Optimizing the army for large scale or multidomain combat operations
- Adding troops for critical missions like air-defense and counter-drone units
Cons
- Cutting about 5% of the force, affecting counter-insurgency positions
- Missed recruiting goals in 2023 by 41,000 due to various factors