We’re storing up future problems

THE deficiencies and shortages in training new recruits are something that will have a big impact in six months’ time, when recruits should be passing out.

Also, taxpayers’ cash is being wasted because at a site such as Catterick resources aren’t being utilised as they should be. It becomes a vicious circle. If a unit is under-manned, duties such as guard duty come up more frequently.

People have to work harder to cover for those who aren’t there. We are building up future manpower problems.