Whilst most posters might be pro-military - I tend to think that most of us are cynics in relation to the reality of the Poli's versus the Military. After all, a cycnic is only an idealist with real world experience.
Being ground down by the high jinks of the ruling, sorry 'Political', class I am of the view that they should get only what they pay for.
No investment = no capability - however hard they try and spin it.
I do subscribe wholeheartedly to the concept that 'those who would lead must first serve'. There should be a qualifying period prior to standing for parliament - and that should not include being a staffer / flunky / intern felching from friends of the aged Ps.