The required number to support two MRCs is approximately 120, leaving a shortfall of approximately 35.

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Secretary Perry was quite right that the ability to conduct two MRCs was a powerful deterrent.

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In many respects the focus on MRCs involving these two regions was a reasonable approach.

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Two MRCs will require deployment of all available carrier battle groups plus amphibious ready groups and maritime task forces.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Section IV: Building a Two-MRC Force for the 21st Century

Expanded war stocks sufficient to support the initial phase of both MRCs.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Section IV: Building a Two-MRC Force for the 21st Century

The availability of forces from coalition partners could make the difference to the ability to achieve the required combat capability for two MRCs.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Section IV: Building a Two-MRC Force for the 21st Century

Although the BUR endorsed the principle of maintaining a force structure capable of fighting and decisively winning two MRCs, it hedged on the question of simultaneity.

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Moreover, both MRCs would require a significant immediate surge capability.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Section IV: Building a Two-MRC Force for the 21st Century

MRCs findings are similar to that of other polls that show Americans overwhelmingly feel both houses of Congress are doing a poor job, with most Americans blaming Republicans for the impasse.

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