When was the decision made? Was there public debate?
Was it done incrementally?
Can it be undone?
What purpose does it serve? To free a volunteer army for more "urgent" jobs, requiring superior training? Technology, special ops, etc.
Does it really cut costs?
I open this diary in the hopes of discussion and information. It seems to me that this subject has become urgent, in the glaring light of (mostly appalling) events. I'm no expert. I don't know. I'm hoping for instruction from the savvy of this excellent community.