I think it makes strategic sense to put together the plan, see what the combatant commanders need in terms of troops, see what the new threat level is, and then make the plan on troop levels once you are informed by a real strategy, not a 13-page document.
Sullivan emphasizes the importance of a strategic troop plan based on current threat assessments.
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