It was a very sequential, very redundant process. And we found through Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom that the forces weren't getting to the theater fast enough. |
That ensures that people pretty much know when they are going and when they are coming back. It gives them predictability. And if you have predictability, you're able to plan. It's a big part of reducing stress on the force. |
We're generating rotation plans well over a year in advance. We've gone from two months to well over 14 months. |