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Originally Posted by Aramike
I'm just curious: based on what experience or information are you determining that anything over 20K troops would be beyond "instruction and training" only? I didn't know you were an expert in the field...
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Well, when I was in the army one instructor turned 10 recruits within 90 days into soldiers (nothing special just the basic training). Let's say another 90 days for specialisation (tank crew, AT soldier etc...) then one instructor can train 10 soldiers within 6 months. A little time later those soldiers will be able to train people themselfes (in Gemrany after about one year of service the petty officers are instructing basics themselfes). It wouldn't take long for an army to build up at that pace.
I really wonder how big the Iraqi army is supposed to become if they need 50.000 "instructors" (btw. the Iraqi army has already been build up for quite some time).
Sorry, but I think 50.000 is way to much for just being instructors. But it sounds much nicer than just saying " we are keeping a strong military presence here".
Just my 2c.