And the other quote made me smile;
The new federation has not gained the backing of Tory MP Andrew Robathan, a former officer in the Coldstream Guards.
"I am generally not keen on such an organisation," he said.
"Any concerns should be looked at by the chain of command and politicians. I would rather re-establish the trust [of servicemen and women] from below."
Because Officers of the Guards Division have such a close bond with the men and women serving under them, no doubt being able to swap tips on the best place to buy a flat in Chelsea and Polo pony purchases.