Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Another Top U.K. Military Chief Is Telling Politicians That They Cannot Stay In Libya Beyond The Summer

Map detailing control of major towns and events in Libya

First It Was The Navy, Now RAF Chief Tells Politicians We Can't Stay In Libya Beyond The Summer -- The Daily Mail

* Air Chief Marshal says Afghanistan and Libya placing a ‘huge’ demand on resources
* 'The impact of SDSR [the Strategic Defence Review] continues to undermine the sense of being valued'
* Comments echo those of slapped-down Navy chief

The RAF's ability to respond to future emergencies will be curtailed if the mission in Libya continues beyond the summer, its second in command has warned.

In a briefing paper for politicians, Air Chief Marshal Sir Simon Bryant said operations in Afghanistan and Libya were together placing a 'huge' demand on resources.

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My Comment: Of course .... U.K. Prime Minister Cameroon has a different point of view.

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