re: #195 Archangelus

Lastly, and I simply have to point this out - many of those reserve units that get called to action? Loads of them prove to be in terrible professional shape, putting their very usefulness into question.
Reservists are generally “required” to perform “reserve service” for a few days every few months on average until they’re discharged, usually near the age of 40 (it’s somewhat flexible depending on the units). Thing is, for a LOT of them, this “service” basically amounts to just showing up and sitting around while drinking coffee and eating for those few days. I’ve witnessed it myself, and heard stories aplenty from friends in the country who are active reservists.

Counterpoint: 1973.

I don’t know how old you are, if you remember that or it’s just something you’ve read about and heard stories about…

But when push came to shove, when the reserves were needed, you were able to field close to 2 million fully-trained, fully-equipped, combat-ready troops in about 90 minutes. And where comms were vague, or centralized orders slow to come, there were units with the experience and initiative to do what needed doing where it needed doing.