Reforms Have Left The British Army In Chaos

Reforms Have Left The Army In Chaos -- The Telegraph

Budget cuts have led to 'hostile recruiting environment’, claims leaked document

Controversial plans to restructure the Army are “failing” because cuts to the defence budget are putting off potential new soldiers and making Britain a “hostile recruiting environment”, according to a leaked document.

The memo, which is understood to have had wide distribution within the Ministry of Defence, says that “disappointing” recruitment to the new Army Reserve means that targets for a larger part-time force will not be reached.

The recruitment crisis means the Army faces “increased risk to its structure and operational capability”, according to the document, which has been seen by The Telegraph.

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My Comment: Who in his right mind would want to join a military that is facing budget cutbacks, lousy pay, equipment shortages, an uncaring government and public, and dangerous missions.