The author wasn't saying the Army shouldn't fight in Asia. He's saying the Army shouldn't be trying to make itself the primary force for fighting in the Pacific, something that's got a ton of water. The Navy, Marines and Air Force can worry about the Pacific.
So if I read this right, we're basically talking about training Army Airborne units to fight in the Himalayas.
What was that you were saying about fighting a land war in Asia?
If there is a major war with China it is highly likely that India will be involved. Why not let India fight in the Himalayas?
The author wasn't saying the Army shouldn't fight in Asia. He's saying the Army shouldn't be trying to make itself the primary force for fighting in the Pacific, something that's got a ton of water. The Navy, Marines and Air Force can worry about the Pacific.