Army to Shed 900 Troops to Save Cash; Mod Budget Overstretched
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THE British Army, already more than 4000 men under strength, has been told to shed 900 regular soldiers before April 1 to save money from the Ministry of Defence's overstretched budget.
Regimental commanding officers have been ordered to identify individuals regarded as "surplus to requirements" who could be discharged quickly to remove them from the Army's payroll over the next two months.See the full content of this document
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Army to Shed 900 Troops to Save Cash; Mod Budget Overstretched
The move, described by one commander yesterday as "a Treasury stealth cut", is also aimed at saving millions in pensions by te...
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