LWOP?
BB covered most of it. Most that I know of going have taken the LWOP option. However, I don't know of anyone that is actively using it as part of their plan. I've heard it described best as an 'insurance policy'. Also, they have all put in requests for LWOP but been prepared to resign if it is turned down. It was pointed out earlier that those leaving now actually started the process before the 24 Aug announcement. I reckon that is spot on. After last weeks events, the number of guys out actively looking will have increased enormously. Unfortunately for them, I doubt they will be able to get LWOP and will have to make the full jump rather than toe in the water.
I'm not surprised to hear there are shortages in certain ranks. I suspect that will continue for the next year or so until the movements all settle down. One resignation a day sounds ominous until you remember that the current surplus requires one resignation a day for around six months........