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2012-06-18 Britain

Soldiers sacked days before pension date

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Posted by 2012-06-18 12:18|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 Some things never change.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2012-06-18 14:38|| 2012-06-18 14:38|| Front Page Top

#2 Used to do it in the American forces too till Congress inserted the eighteen year lock in protection. If they can't process you out through normal attrition procedures before you hit the 18 year mark, you're protected till 20 and retirement eligibility barring courts martial or separation for cause.

Brigadier Rob Nitsch, the head of Army manning, said that the sackings had been determined by future manpower requirements.

Wonder how many cut backs are slicing into the Colonel/General level?

Posted by Procopius2k 2012-06-18 15:35|| 2012-06-18 15:35|| Front Page Top

#3 Sounds like a great recruitment advertisement.

Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2012-06-18 15:46|| 2012-06-18 15:46|| Front Page Top

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