Is the U.S. Military Too Small?

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Yes, it's way too small if it is intended to be an imperial army.

Personally I agree with Banquo, but I will not go further because I do not what it start an arguement.

Let me draw one comparison.

Armed forces of the USA: 495,000 Total, 125,000 Stationed in the US

Armed forces of the Peoples Repulic of China: 1,000,000 Approx Total (W/ another 1,000,000 Reserve Forces), Locations Undisclosed.

You decide, whether it is too small.



EDIT:

You don't need a large Army to be an Imperial Power. The British Empire managed to secure 1/4th of the Globe with an Army of around 50,000 Stationed Overseas for low intensity conflicts. Of Course, at the time the Royal Navy was nigh' on unstoppable.

The British Empire at its peak actually covered 1/5 th of the globe.