even if it weren't a wind up it would be about par for the course - there is a very steady erosion of officer's benefits in comparison to the ORs.
eg disturbance allowance for officers marking time for years ,
previous pay rises greater in % terms for lower ranks.
Recent allowance reduction that hit officers far more than ORs,
New pension scheme removes earlier pension option age.
By reducing the difference it dilutes the incentive to strive for a commission and makes those already shouldering the responsibilities to question why they do.
I agree its apparently good for ORs, however, it is an erosion of benefits for officers.