UK military problems & policies

[davidbfpo]

JMA,

The cited post above is quite dated - it was from August 2008. After a recent encounter I was told the Army is finding recruitment far easier, so much so there are waiting lists and the ability to recruit has enabled units to get rid of those they no longer need. Secondly, there appear to be a waiting list for entry to parts of the RN; a friend's son has been waiting for two years and still no date in sight. I accept the 'waiting' maybe impacted by an expectation of further manpower reductions.

In my limited encounters with the Army the refrain is that Afghanistan is a positive factor in recruitment; I suspect it is retention that is affected far more, especially for those who are married, with children and a trade that will get a job outside.