Thing is, we all want HM Forces to get the recognition they deserve, but we will all be banging our heads on the table at this pointless and shallow gesture knowing that the MoD will have to rape another one of its hard-pressed budgets to fund it. So what will give, Mr Browne (Swiss Des)? Will you slow up the upgrading of single living accommodation and the SFA? Will you downgrade some kit that we need (or is that 'accept a capability holiday'?).
Anyone that thinks this will make a blind bit of difference to anyone in the Forces is deluding themselves and trying to pull the wool over the eyes of an electorate that does not care about defence. Sadly, even this seemingly positive gesture will be seen as another insult and do nothing to help the Forces feel wanted/valued/rewarded/motivated/committed. Sounds ungrateful, but we understand the true cost and limited benefit of the gesture.