MoD has lost track of veterans on recall list, says defence adviser

"Warning of a Critical Gap in National Defense: Top Adviser Slams Ministry of Defence Over Strategic Reserve Fiasco. A shocking revelation has emerged from the Ministry of Defence, with key government adviser George Robertson calling for officials to urgently identify the 'fit and willing' among the UK's 95,000-strong strategic reserve. The alarming claim is that the Ministry has lost track of military veterans they intend to recall in times of national danger, leaving a gaping hole in the country's defense preparedness. As concerns mount over the UK's military capabilities, Robertson's scathing criticism raises questions about the effectiveness of the strategic reserve and the government's ability to mobilize its forces in a crisis."

Exclusive: George Robertson calls on officials to identify the ‘fit and willing’ in UK’s 95,000-strong strategic reserveThe Ministry of Defence has lost track of military veterans they intend to recall at a time of national danger, according to a key government adviser.About 95,000 former soldiers and officers are in the strategic reserve but it is claimed that officials have failed to maintain a full record of their contact details. Continue reading...