[jntobin]

in 2008, at the request of my Congress Critter, now retired, I took part in an analysis of the DA Budget. It was eye-opening, we had more GOs than in WWII with the Air Force still in our structure. Over 34% of our force was on Staffs, not MTOE unit staffs, but one the staff of Commands and Directorates, our tooth to tail ratio was double digits, we had more PAOs and EEO officers than AT/FP officers.

It also showed that the Division has become nearly obsolete, with modern comms, Corps now control Brigades. The structure should be a true regiment with its own engineers, artillery, etc for tactical control and sleek chain of command, attachments would make it a fighting brigade, with further support from corps artillery and assets. The only exception would be the 82nd.

A lot of other conclusions came from this study, if anyone is interested let me know, or I can put in on this venue. Let me know