“The 3 months extensions is designed to give continuity to all actively deployed troops and prevent the Army from breaking.”
That much is clear.
What is NOT clear is how you are ‘measuring the increased risk,’ rb. Being a soldier is risky business whether we’re talking a minute or a day or a year. Morale is likewise fragile.
Anyone who believes the extra 3 months will mean s/he’s doomed does not have the mindset to serve to begin with.
“Anyone who believes the extra 3 months will mean s/he’s doomed does not have the mindset to serve to begin with.”
Anybody who thinks “it’s no big deal” to be in an active warzone and be extended from a 12 month to a 15 month tour, a quarter of your regularly scheduled tour, isn’t getting shot at.
My nephew does not feel he’s “doomed”, unless HillDog wins!
You say that as if you know what you're talking about. How do you know that?