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Old 18-08-2017, 15:26   #3
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Re: MOD apology over snatch Land Rover deaths

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Originally Posted by RizzyKing View Post
The snatch rover's were long past their time and should never have been used and many senior officers told the M.O.D before Iraq and Afghanistan yet again highlighting the glaring divide between experience and beaurocracy that cost us too many fine people. Sadly this is repeated on a daily basis by the M.O.D which is too bloated and ineffective squandering billions that could be much better used elsewhere. Whilst I'm glad the families have been given the much deserved apology for failing their loved one's i highly doubt it's a truly sincere apology as I'd bet good money this was done just to try and close the issue rather then understanding the root of this issue to begin with and ensuring it doesn't happen again.
Sadly I believe a degree of negligence and ineptitude lies within the MOD's DNA. A rather cavalier attitude to the wellbeing of our forces by their 'superiors' and politicians has been evident for centuries.
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