i have to say that the concern regarding overstretch runs through many facets if we are to go and help the people of congo, but this environment will be far from benign. therefore if we are going to help, and it's not my ability or right to say whether we should or shouldn't, are we going to use what little left we have lying around to send there. For example would this be an operational mission or would it be a routine mission? if it's operational we surely don't have enough AT platforms to send out let alone send the ones designated for routine deployment only? this is not posted to harp on about the foam issue with hercs but to highlight that as has happened situations occur internationally very quickly and if all that is left are the unprotected ac to use, then you guys will not be protected. this really is of grave concern to people.