How long, Oh Lord, how long...
....is the average length of time for a full military career person actually drawing their pension? I'm sure the figure must be out there somewhere.
In 1965 I remember my F-i-L pointing out to me the figure in the Pennant?? that the figure was 3.5 years. But I was young and thought that pensions were for old people. Scarely soon after ('98), I was one and the question arose again. No-one at the resettlement fora could tell me and the actuarial chaps from the suppliers shuffled their feet and suggested "somewhere over 5 years, but don't quote me". A low figure might make one think twice about some of the investment plans being floated at these seminars.
Anyone have any clue?
The Ancient Mariner
PS I found grimweasel's figures horrifying as my Son-i-L falls into that category as a former staff sergeant in the Army.