Army Puts 286 Ncos in the Firing Line; Troops Near Key Service Years Urged to Go to Cut Pension Bill
The Herald › November 23, 2004
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THE Army intends to make almost 300 of its most experienced warrant officers, sergeants, and corporals redundant in early 2006 as part of a plan to slash costs and manpower.
The Herald has seen a draft copy of a Defence Council instruction which details a still-unannounced move to axe 286 senior NCOs, including some in Scottish units, to help reduce frontline strength by 1500 men.See the full content of this document
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Army Puts 286 Ncos in the Firing Line; Troops Near Key Service Years Urged to Go to Cut Pension Bill
Commanding officers have also been issued with lists of soldiers approaching the 12-year service point of their careers, the stage at which their pensions become more expensive.
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