I agree with everything you&#x27;ve said except the last paragraph.  Training the troops is important!  Too bad the knuckleheads in power did nothing to explain or justify the size&#x2F;scope&#x2F;location of the exercise, maybe it would have been worthwhile.<p>Sounds like you think it would have been okay though.  Want to sell me on rolling tanks, helicopters, and troops through town?  Can they fire their guns and cannons (with blanks)?  What limits would you put on the exercise if you were in charge or is everything the military does reasonable?