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...core british values...
I believe civilians have different ideas as to what these are and how to uphold them than we do?
Regarding someone's 'read history' comment I suggest that we could learn from some modern history. Recent failed military adventures have lowered the stock of our military to the point where there are "no votes in defence".
I would also say the waste in the military is scandalous (in keeping with many public bodies). You only have to read some recent threads on here regarding pointless red tape, unnecessary regulation and poor procurement. Maybe we should put our own house in order as a first step to countering the shortfall?