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Originally Posted by ChrisF202
My optimal solution:
Step 2: Build some form of fortified barrier covering the ENTIRE length of the US/Mexico border from San Diego, CA to South Padre Island, TX manned by the previously mentioned Federal Constabulary.
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Where will you get the people for this? I mean it sounds well and good but for your idea to work you need "Eyes on" 24/7. Or they will just re route border crossers to an area not under surveillance. Thats my experience from a JTF-6 tour.
The southern border is about 3140Km long. In Desert Storm, a US Division held a defensive line about 30Km long. This would be the minimum that you would need. More since units were not "tied in" and their were gaps in the lines that were covered by other means.
But using that as a baseline you need the equivalent of 105 Army Divisions manning the border at all times. So in reality you need to at least triple that number (3 X 8hr shifts) for 24/7 coverage or 315 Divisions worth.
For reference in WW2 the US Army fielded 91 divisions