Rumsfeld OKs plan to recall battalions

[Kadie]

Rumsfeld OKs plan to recall battalions
By ROBERT BURNS, AP Military Writer
8 minutes ago



WASHINGTON - The Marines plan to send back to Iraq at least some reserve combat battalions that have already served one tour there, officials said Wednesday — the first time such units would be returned to the war.

The plan, designed to relieve some of the growing strain on active-duty Marines, was approved by Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld on Tuesday, according to Lt. Col. Scott Fazekas, a Marine spokesman.

The Army, which is organized differently than the Marine Corps, has not sent any of its National Guard combat brigades back to Iraq for a second tour, although it is considering making more use of the Guard. Both the Marines and Army have sent reserve support units and active-duty forces to Iraq multiple times.

The return of Marine Reserve combat battalions to Iraq would begin in 2008, according to a senior Marine officer who discussed the subject on condition he not be identified because no official announcement has been made. Thus, the first picked to go back probably would be remobilized next year to train for the mission.


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[Skidmore]

1. A plan he'll recscind as soon as ballots are counted in November.

Mark my words.

[aquart]

2. This is how they "relieve" strain?

Jesus, they sure are actively destroying families here in America, too.

Guard recruitment must be sub-basement low.