How does the UK Armed Forces Pension Scheme compare with those of other countries' military?
I only ask because a CF colleague was astonished at the low rates of RAF pensions for those who have served their time, compared to the rates in Canada.
As for 'final salary schemes', that's certainly not true for anyone who was paid flying pay.....
Any government (or prospective government) which even thinks about fiddling with military pensions is in for a nasty shock. Although the 'lump sum' might be difficult to defend.....
If whatever boarding school allowance is called these days was to be under threat and pensions 'under investigation', there would be nothing left to retain significant numbers of loyal armed forces personnel.