Thread: British Iraqi pull-out imminent

Originally Posted by dave lukins

Captain, that's quiet a strong worded(para 2) post and obviously it comes from the heart. As an Officer you could see the downfalls..lack of equipment, food, protection, vehicles, aircraft..ad infinitum. I must admit I was infuriated at the lack of prep' and why it took years for our Government to listen. It cost me hundreds of pounds sending my son food and clothing to a theatre of War(Falklands, Bosnia, Iraq and A'stan)..Disgraceful. Would I do it again? bet your a$$ I would.

With some things no matter what you do you cannot get the best for your men, through the military or through civvie ways. Bloody infuriating, but everyone worth their salt does their best to try and ensure those under them have the best you can realistically get. You may not always succeed but you have to try.

Things are a lot better these days, but thats not to say that there isn't room for improvement.