Latest top level messages from high does not mention 'voluntary redundancies' only compulsory.
"An Armed Forces redundancy programme will aim to reduce the number of Service personnel while maintaining a satisfactory balance of skills, experience, ability and seniority in rank throughout the Armed Forces to enable delivery of operational requirements.
• A compulsory redundancy programme will be developed under the terms of Armed Forces Redundancy Scheme 2006 (AFRS 06) and AFRS 10.
• A comprehensive implementation programme will be developed. The single Services will publish details as soon as they have identified redundancy fields.
• Decisions on those selected for redundancy will be made by the single Services, and may include applicants (from the identified redundancy fields) as well as non-applicants.
• Transition of those selected for redundancy will be managed through the appropriate resettlement package.
• The value of redundancy payments will depend on which Armed Forces Pension Scheme individuals belong to."
Are they leaking out subtle changes bit by bit so come March 2011 the rules will have changed again?