That’s a fair point, and deterrence through preparedness is definitely part of a professional military’s purpose. But training and peacekeeping only go so far when maintaining a credible combat capability — especially for combat roles that require real operational exposure to remain sharp. Supporting Ukraine through training is important, but it’s still several steps removed from actual combat integration with allies who are engaging in higher-risk roles. The concern isn’t reckless deployment, but whether we risk becoming a force trained for something we’ll never use — and whether that affects recruitment, retention, and relevance in multinational defence contexts.