Chuparustam you are telling me that in case there is a major desaster like a big earthquake in Kathmandu, or someone like Prachanda comes along again to challenge the government 30 thousand army would do. You would need trained doctors, engineers, combatant soldiers, among other things. This can also be employment generating if managed properly. You guys are thinking of short term not long term effects. Kathmandu_np you are right in saying that but here is the thing most of these army men are civilians being, they have same attitude as you and me so unless we change they won't change for better. These army men or as a matter of fact anyone can train to do anything but because we have corrupt society and old leaders who think of Nepal being weak as themselves, we can't get anywhere. We need young and visionary leader which unfortunately we won't see.