surgeworks

And another thing--you talk as if the only military here is Ironwood's. It isn't. This is Vale, Ozpin's kingdom. Ironwood has forces he can donate, but ultimately, it makes very little sense to say that Ironwood contributing would leave Vale vulnerable. Vale has its own military and huntsmen. Even if it were just Oz, he'd be able to act decisively without emptying out his entire nation's defensive powers.