Maybe this explains it....
Found this very interesting paper on the net...
Overstretch and the changing relationship between the military and civil society
Overview
At the heart of the problem of overstretch lies the public’s reluctance to provide the armed forces with adequate recruits and resources.
If the forces are to secure adequate personnel and equipment they will have to convince the public that the services are an attractive career and deserve the investment necessary to bring them up to the strength needed to fulfill their commitments.
The relationship between the military and society has undergone a profound change over recent years. This change has affected society’s willingness to support the armed forces.
Society has undergone profound changes while the military has resisted change. The result is that the armed forces have become detached from the lives and aspirations of everyday people.
I suggest clicking on the link and reading the full article...
There are lots of other papers availible from the
UK Defence Forum on all sorts of topics.
Last edited by WE Branch Fanatic; 21st Jun 2004 at 09:15.