Army Telegraphs Worst-Case Scenario In Sequestration-Driven Force Cuts

摘要

The Army has released a study detailing the impact massive end-strength reductions would have on 30 U.S. bases if full sequestration-level budget cuts remain in place. The bases scheduled to take the most severe cuts at 16,000 soldiers and civilians each would be Ft. Bliss, TX; Ft. Bragg, NC; Ft. Campbell, KY; Ft. Carson, CO; Ft. Drum, NY; Ft. Hood, TX; Ft. Riley, KS; Ft. Stewart, GA; Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA; and Ft. Shatter, HI, according to the report. "The 2014 [Quadrennial Defense Review] states that the active Army will reduce from its war-time high of 570,000 to 440,000-450,000 soldiers," the report states. "The 2014 QDR also states if sequestration-level cuts are imposed in FY 2016 and beyond, active component end-strength would need to be reduced to 420,000."