As Russia Ukraine War Rages, US Maintains Watchful Eye Upon its Own Land War Readiness

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By Kris Osborn – President & Editor-In-Chief, Warrior Maven

Artillery, anti-armor weapons, radar, small arms and thousands upon thousands of rounds of ammunition continue to flow quickly into Ukraine as the international community continues to intensify its support.

Given the sheer volume of supplies and equipment, some of which from prepositioned stocks, some might wonder if US military preparedness is taking on any kind of deficit. The answer, according to the Pentagon leadership, is a clear and decisive no.

While Lockheed and Raytheon are stepping up Javelin production to meet growing demand, the Pentagon leadership is clear that the US military is keeping a very close eye on its inventory and needed levels of readiness.

“The secretary’s got us looking at those very, very carefully to make sure that we don’t drop below levels that become moderate, significant, high-risk, and we’re doing that,” Gen. Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters following the international Ukraine summit.

Certainly when it comes to great power war, the readiness levels of greatest significance are likely to be in areas other than what is needed in Ukraine. Certainly the Army needs to maintain its ready arsenal of armored vehicles and ground war weapons, particularly in areas such as NATO’s Eastern Flank, yet the most crucial areas of war readiness for the US likely pertain to Naval presence and Air Force stand-by readiness.