21.   The Northern Alliance has reinforced its troop strength near the front lines, but it still appears far outgunned and outmanned by the Taliban.

22.   The plan recommended base closures and cuts in troop strength but not the cancellation of any big weapons programs.

23.   The overall troop strength in Kosovo is well below the commitments made by countries last summer at the end of the conflict.

24.   The Soviet Union had more military troop strength.

25.   Western diplomats and mediators at the talks had expressed concern that Yugoslavia was increasing its troop strength in Kosovo and might be planning a new offensive.

26.   What activists say they do need, however, is troop strength.

27.   Also, the plan to reduce troop strength, which is intended to make the armed forces more efficient, has the support of top generals.

28.   Beefing up security following an Irish Republican Army bombing, Britain announced Wednesday that it is sending an army battalion to bolster troop strength in Northern Ireland.

29.   But he also said it was just a first step, and called on the other leaders to begin work on reducing border troop strength.

30.   But George W. Bush may find his options limited if he tries to reduce U.S. troop strength in the region.