ImI, U r right. USA needs a bigger army than this and they have been recruiting aggressively as well. U have probably encountered those recruters in Mall parking lot as well. U see the ads on TV about joining army and all. USA definetaly needs more army and the reason for that is for ground intervention . USA doent want to bomb countries, USA wants countries to do what it wants them to do. So for that they need more ppl who can patrol the street and accupy the country. So they need more army not bombs to invade and occupy the world. USA can afford million more army and would hire million more if ppl are willing to join. But thats not the case for Nepal. Nepal doesnt want to occupy any country and cannot defend itself if india or china really wants to take Nepal over. And for employment, These army can be used in paramillatary force. Some can be used in law enforcements, some can be teachers, some can go on constructions, start their own business and mostly foriegn employment. They can be priortised for foriegn employment. Remember the pay in Army in grass root is not that great and " Rekutes" should be happy to do anything else. Cos Rikeutes life is worse in Nepal, given the social status and the abuse they receive by their senior officers. This will help the economic and employment issue. And also remember that the budget for army is not only salary for the army ppl . ITs the unnecessary weapon they purchase, clothings and attires as well. The money saved from that can be used to create other social goodness that will create more jobs like in education and healthcare.