Thread: UK: Wounded soldiers to be forced out of the Army

Wounded soldiers to be forced out of the Army

Thousands of wounded soldiers could be forced out of the military on medical grounds after the Army's head of personnel ordered commanders to face up to the "harsh reality" of an efficiency drive.

By Steven Swinford
10:19PM GMT 18 Feb 2011
68 Comments

Documents obtained by The Daily Telegraph detail how the Ministry of Defence is attempting to accelerate the discharge of soldiers who are medically unfit, including the majority of those who have lost their limbs in bomb explosions and roadside ambushes.

The efficiency drive has been ordered because the Army has so many wounded on its books that able-bodied recruits are being turned away and its fighting strength is being diminished.

A total of 6,600 soldiers, more than 6 per cent of the army, have been classified as unfit for operational deployment.

The policy has angered some injured soldiers and their families. Lance Bombardier Ben Parkinson, 26, lost both his legs and suffered brain damage in a Taliban bomb blast in 2006.

Diane Dernie, his mother, said: "We are terrified for Ben's future. He has literally put his body on the line for his country and now he faces being forced out. They must be able to find a desk job for him."

Maj Gen Andrew Gregory, the director general of Army personnel, wrote in a briefing note that retaining injured soldiers was not always in the "best interest of either the individual or the Army".

The note, which was sent to divisional commanders, stated: "The number of non-deployable personnel serving in the Army remains a concern in an Army that is focused on delivering operational capability. It is a harsh reality that we must look critically at how we manage our wounded, injured and sick, regardless of cause.

“This is not only to ensure that we have the maximum numbers available to deploy but also that we properly look after this cohort to ensure they are managed to a successful outcome.â€

The War must go on No Matter What

We need that oil pipeline to go through the heart of Afghanistan so that the Oligarchy can get a good return on their investment

The Bush Family needs that War Profiteering kicked into high gear

AND

Politicians like John McCain as well as many other politicians have money invested in the Military Industrial complex and will do their dam-nest to support the never ending war by all the votes they can push through (Note) depends on the highest bidder A.K.A. Lobbyist's; what country they are from and how much kickbacks ... Uhhh .. I meant political contributions for re-election and if the politicians can do a little Insider Trading; front running stocks .. all of this used to be covered under the R.I.C.O. Act .. but don't worry.. they have found a way so that they can't be prosecuted

All you young kids ~ You'll love it ~ and if you happen to loose your legs we have the best damn prosthetic devices in the world ~ light weight and just damn spiffy once you polish them up... you'll be the envy around the block

Note: This always chokes up the crowd during half time at football games when they have you walk out to mid field to honor you and your Titanium Legs or how well you salute with your shiny arm and glistening light weight carbon hand .. after that you are forgotten about until veterans day and you get to be in the parades.. the down side is you are then forgotten about again as your home gets foreclosed on, you become homeless and Illegal Aliens build your newest and best est V.A. Hospitals so you can group hug, talk about how bad your P.T.S.D. is and why you cannot get a job (According to the RINO's) America just will not survive without Illegal Aliens running a muck across the country ... so do your patriotic duty and give up your job to an Illegal Alien today

So lets go America... don't let being broke stop ya

Give up your Social Security; your Medicaid; Medicare; your 401k's .. the damn war must go on

I propose we start a new Program for those that want to go down in a Blaze of Glory

If your old and want to make the 11 O'clock news "we can strap Rocket Propelled Grenade Launchers on both sides of your walker or wheel chair and point you in the right direction" tracking down Al Quida and the Taliban in Afghanistan

The Democrats will love it ~ 1 less person to cover on Obamacare

The Republicans ... WOW them and the Pentagon gets another warm body to push into combat ... Damn they are just going to love you to pieces... maybe the Pentagon can get an up Armored version of that wheel chair into their budget

Sarcasm Off ~ Bring our Young Men and Women Home NOW

Sarcasm Off ~ Bring our Young Men and Women Home NOW

I agree, especially since the recent incidents in the Mddle East and Africa that will probably spread to Europe.

Originally Posted by AirborneSapper7

Sarcasm Off ~ Bring our Young Men and Women Home NOW

DITTO! ~!!~


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