How about the unfortunate group either in their reengagement window who were all keen to pursue a full military career but are unlikely to be reengaged? Commands idea of an "easy leaver"!
Furthermore a significantly smaller order of CH47's and a massive back log on the FW side of the house waiting to fill A400M / Voyager slots may indicate not so many options there.
It may be sound like doom and gloom however it is perhaps a realistic outlook.
The NCA branch, and I refer to all of the trades, is not a happy place.