Not trying to steal the thread....but see this as a related issue. being reported on in the USA.
Recruitment this year by the Military is a failure....with varying shortfalls in the various Services.
Does our problems sound similar to those in the UK?
We are two societies that have some commonalities but also have some differences.
One thing we do share is the need to be capable of manning and sustaining a viable and effective military fit to meet our self defense needs at a minimum and to be able to field forces in mutual support when required.
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2...orm-of-events/