TA suspended for 6 months

TheCrow · 16 Oct 2009 at 20:54

I couldn't see a thread on this here so hope it's not a re-post.

I can't find much media cover about it but a good friend of mine (full time TA) has been told he has lost his job along with the whole of the TA getting put on hold for 6 months. :eek:

and the full time army aren't recruiting for 6 months. He has served his time at war and basically I feel this is a disgraceful way to treat thousands of people who give up there free time for the good of the country and many that have literally stood in the firing line to protect us.

They reckon it will save 20million. Is the back-up to our forces worth so little to them (monetary value and decency)? When the forces are crying out for more troop we cut the whole system set up to feed them new troops.

Do any of you guys have more information (something more solid so I can get all the facts)?

Discuss etc.

Strife212 · 16 Oct 2009 at 20:55

I've heard hearsay about this, I'm suprised its not in the news?

wez130 · 16 Oct 2009 at 20:58

yes, this was on radio 1 newsbeat a while back, can't remember the full story though.

TheCrow · 16 Oct 2009 at 20:59

Seems they have done very well at keeping it on the quiet

Glaucus · 16 Oct 2009 at 21:02

Has his actually happened or just a rumour/suggestion of a way to save money? As I would have thought this would have been plastered everywhere if this has happened.

lemonkettaz · 16 Oct 2009 at 21:03

It's money at the end of the day.

Recruitment to the regular army is crazy at the moment, so in essence a backup army isn't needed currently

zooankski · 16 Oct 2009 at 21:04

TheCrow said:
Seems they have done very well at keeping it on the quiet

well i guess they would do

Andr3w · 16 Oct 2009 at 21:06

I think the whole MOD budget is getting cut by a ridiculous amount.

dangerstat · 16 Oct 2009 at 21:06

Meh :/ Of all the things to be annoyed right now, this isn't one of them.

-TA- · 16 Oct 2009 at 21:08

who what where?!!?

oh....

burtie · 16 Oct 2009 at 21:09

dangerstat said:
Meh :/ Of all the things to be annoyed right now, this isn't one of them.

This, Loads more things to get annoyed about. TA meh.

TheCrow · 16 Oct 2009 at 21:11

dangerstat said:
Meh :/ Of all the things to be annoyed right now, this isn't one of them.

Are you you serious? The time and commitment these people put into our country and putting everyone else's lives above there own and you don't think its something to be annoyed about? This country clearly has no self respect or notional pride any more so they kick the last few fully committed people in the ***** just to make sure?

burtie · 16 Oct 2009 at 21:18

TheCrow said:
Are you you serious? The time and commitment these people put into our country and putting everyone else's lives above there own and you don't think its something to be annoyed about? This country clearly has no self respect or notional pride any more so they kick the last few fully committed people in the ***** just to make sure?

What National Pride this country sucks. I have far more things to worry about like heating the house and paying the rent and finding the cash for the kids for xmas to give a **** about some weekend army cadets. If it saves some cash cool they can give it to the proper army.

Andr3w · 16 Oct 2009 at 21:21

burtieb1 said:
What National Pride this country sucks. I have far more things to worry about like heating the house and paying the rent and finding the cash for the kids for xmas to give a **** about some weekend army cadets. If it saves some cash cool they can give it to the proper army.

You are such a *****, your last statement shows how arragant you are.

TheCrow · 16 Oct 2009 at 21:23

burtieb1 said:
What National Pride this country sucks. I have far more things to worry about like heating the house and paying the rent and finding the cash for the kids for xmas to give a **** about some weekend army cadets. If it saves some cash cool they can give it to the proper army.

GO tell that to the families that now don't have a dad to come home to pay the heating or buy the Christmas presents! And to think they gave their life for people like you.

burtie · 16 Oct 2009 at 21:24

burtieb1 said:
Andr3w said:

You are such a moron

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Why? Is it because I really do have better things to worry about than the TA? 20 million to save over six months is great for the proper army is is not?

Glaucus · 16 Oct 2009 at 21:25

burtieb1 said:
Why? Is it because I really do have better things to worry about than the TA? 20 million to save over six months is great for the proper army is is not?

Seeing as they are using TA in combat zones. No.

lemonkettaz · 16 Oct 2009 at 21:26

The TA are trained soldiers, just like the regular Army.

You can't call them cadets. From a financial point of view sure it makes sense. But the TA play vital roles in any campaign

burtie · 16 Oct 2009 at 21:26

AcidHell2 said:
Seeing as they are using TA in combat zones. No.

Ha see i did not know that bugger sorry.

No i really did not sorry again i thought it was the weekend thing bugger.

Andr3w · 16 Oct 2009 at 21:26

burtieb1 said:
Andr3w said:

You are such a moron[/QUOTE

Why? Is it because I really do have better things to worry about than the TA? 20 million to save over six months is great for the proper army is is not?

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The TA do exactly the same job as the army, they stand side by side on the front line getting shot at all day. However they do this part time, giving up their spare time to serve the country.

In the small picture yeh we all have other things to worry about, but think about the big picture