I am Ex military, and have a great understanding of how things work. But you do not have to take my word for it, look at history for yourself. It is pretty common knowledge that after a war ends there usually is a downsizing that occurs. :shrug:
Snip>Few institutions have had as much experience with organizational downsizing as the
United States military. The historic pattern has been one of a small professional military
in peacetime, rapidly supplemented by a mobilization of civilians during war, followed by
a rapid demobilization with the war’s end. Decisions about military force sizing are critical
political and strategic decisions. <Snip
http://www.management-aims.com/PapersMgmt/23Gargan.pdfHere is a pretty good timeline if you care to read it.
http://www.google.com/search?q=History+of+Military+Downsizing&hl=en&rlz=1W1SUNA_en&sa=G&tbs=tl:1&tbo=u&ei=DN9ySqe2KNLEmQfYzdnUCg&oi=timeline_result&ct=title&resnum=11