I can't fathom that.... What a massive wastage in both manpower and resources, how the heck can you react to future trends in manning if you have people simply sitting on hold for specific posts, the only people I can ever remember being in that situation in my time period were a couple of Trade Assistant Generals at Odiham who had fluffed their courses, one a pot washer in the mess and one the SWO's runner.... I hadn't realised this now happens, when I joined up, I went from basic training straight onto my course after a weeks leave then from that straight to a unit.
Jeez don't let the politicians know or we will be having elections next week so as to have the next lot sitting in parliament awaiting taking over in a few years time.....
Last edited by NutLoose; 13th May 2013 at 21:41.