Yesterday the Washington Post disclosed that the Obama administration has authorized the deployment of 13,000 military personnel, well beyond the previously forecast numbers in Afghanistan. Based on the time of year, and the nature of the units being deployed, this buildup represents the pre-positioning of support infrastructure, the sort put in place to support a larger number of combat brigades. While additional forces engaged in Afghanistan will be welcome news to most, the tactics they will use and their rules of engagement will ultimately support or inhibit their success.
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