Britain Is Starting To Lose Its Best Soldiers

The commander's resignation follows that of Brigadier Ed Butler (above) who was considered one of the most brilliant officers of his generation Photo: HEATHCLIFF O'MALLEY

SAS Commander Quits Army Amid Claims Defence Cuts Have Hit Morale -- The Telegraph

A highly decorated senior SAS commander, who masterminded a deadly campaign against the Taliban, has resigned from the Army amid claims that defence cuts are hitting morale.

Friends of the colonel, who cannot be named for security reasons, said he had grown increasingly despondent with service life following the cuts imposed on the military by the Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR).

It is understood that two highly respected Brigadiers, one of whom also served with the Special Forces, are considering their positions.

Senior officers have warned that many more high calibre officers are expected to resign in the coming months especially if the Continuity of Education Allowance – which pays for a proportion of boarding school fees for service families – is cut.

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My Comment: I suspect that there will be more resignations and no renewal of contracts as time goes by. This is understandable .... many of these soldiers have families, and they will look at their options.