Is it more a shortage of assets and resources that forces the Readiness issue?
As Force size shrinks....the readiness demands do not necessarily follow as the threats generally do not decrease over time.
The Apache was originally designed with the mission being anti-tank warfare in Europe but has since had to adopt other duties.
I recall the discussion here back when the Aircraft were being deployed to the Sand Box as conventional Helicopter Gunships and the arguments that presented.
Now we see the mission set returning more to the original Mission set and again there is some argument going on.
Does it really matter how Readiness Requirements are met....so long as they are and along the way Individual Soldiers are provided needed breaks from Duty to avoid burn out?
Perhaps the question really should be...."Is the Apache Force too small to met the demands of readiness for all contingencies?".