Laarbruch 72, the childish replies by some on this thread show that the posters have clearly failed to grasp the reality that current Armed Forces pay rates and Ts&Cs are actually pretty good - not many in the private sector have such job security or full-term pension prospects.
It is also somewhat insenstive for Armed Forces personnel to quack on about pay rises when others, in the real world, are facing considerable financial difficulties, thanks in no inconsiderable part to Incapability '$hit' Brown and the idiot Darling.
Mind you, I'm darn glad I invoice in €uros...