Well after 34 years in the Army I have known a great many that were killed and to whose families this ruling was applied. Also within the RAF to personnel on my son's unit. You must have led a very sheltered service life.
My comment was not heartless and I'm not sure what you consider it typical of. The rule book is practical, necessary and realistic. The families are not thrown out onto the streets. There is a comprehensive care and support structure which kicks in. It is sad, but necessary.
Get your facts correct and save your righteous indignation for a target that merits it.
Last edited by Genstabler; 21st Oct 2012 at 15:48.