History shows that airpower overpromises what it can do.
Now, I will be the first to admit that aerospace power let others down from the Peloponnesian through Spanish-American wars. This report reaffirms that commitment. We will sustain our presence with contributions from all military services, ensuring that we have maximum operational flexibility in the event of a crisis. This force level in the region is based on our analysis of the strategic environment for now and in the future, and the military capabilities needed to achieve our goals. The presence of 100,000 US military personnel is not arbitrary.