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Old 2nd Aug 2006, 12:01
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Twonston Pickle
 
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Why do the Army have such a large presence in Germany.

What's with all the poncing about at Horseguards?

With the end of Op Corporate, what will the Army do now?

I think that there are a few assets left in the Army doing little (other than the same infantry battalions, such as 1LI) to contribute.

See, I can do ill-informed comments too.

Defend the points above and, while you're at it, you might want to research the RAF commitment to ops. I think you'll find that it's exactly the same percentage as the other 2 services. As for 4 month tours: we are happy; there is a minute impact on AT; more people take their turn; more time with families; finally, less PODL and, therefore more productive (individually) OOA and in UK.

Ignorance is indeed bliss.
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