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[–] theodewere@kbin.social 22 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

big military drills are always a threat to the enemy, because they actually prepare your troops, systems and equipment for conflict.. most wars and invasions are preceded by big exercises.. and a 90,000 troop exercise is something special, because it's not just about the readiness of the individual units.. it's about coordinating large troop movements and practicing the big theater things necessary for actual war.. it also primes your logistics and supply lines, and gets everything ready to go on a moment's notice.. it's a big threat..