I have commanded both TA and regular troops/airmen
Many of my TA troops were very committed, and in many cases excluded from regular service due to irregularities during their teenage years in some fairly negative environments, but just as committed.
Read some of the comments in the Times. The government wants them, but will not mobilise them, leaving the burden of negotiation with employers etc in the soldiers hands. To be honest this is just taking the p1ss a little. Want them - mobilise them - basta !!
I would implore the politicos, stop ****1ing these people around. They are volunteers, show them the same faith that they show you.
SBG, do you realise how ridiculous you sound. Poor diddums regular gets a little more shot at because the part timer will not take his place - total bollox, your regular should be ashamed of himself if he is really harbouring those thoughts.
Reality check ......GO