I probably shouldn't post this so soon after reading it since I will probably have to ban myself, but I am appalled.

I know from acquaintances that things are bad, but what really gets my goat is the sanctimonious from the MoD who seek to deny or deflect the issues. Just as they are constantly evading the faulty/non-existent equipment crisis.

In my day, one got fed all too well. Crikey, pay wasn't brilliant but then one's entire need was taken care of so you never spent much of it.

Pay As You Dine?!

The analysis, described by General Dannatt as "a comprehensive and accurate portrayal of the views and concerns of the Army at large", states: "More and more single-income soldiers in the UK are now close to the UK government definition of poverty." It reveals that "a number of soldiers were not eating properly because they had run out of money by the end of the month". Commanders are attempting to tackle the problem through "Hungry Soldier" schemes, under which destitute soldiers are given loans to enable them to eat.