The author overemphasizes the "permanency" of the bases here. First off, they are not so developed-- the PX's are small, "brand name fast food restaurants" consist of a handful of Subways and Green Beans run out of RV-sized trailers, and the "golf course" is a primitive driving range. If dismantling were ever a priority, anyone could get easily rid of all post-Sadaam structures with nothing more than cranes and trailer trucks.

That said, on its face this "Korean model" seems like a very poor idea; but we should understand that we are trying to avoid a Vietnam repeat here.