(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - 15 regiment commanders, who serve in the Reserves, wrote a letter to Prime Minister, Defense Minister and Chief of Staff, warning that "continued government's failures" may soon cause the Reserves to collapse.
The letter, published in Yedioth Ahronoth, was sent ahead of a special Knesset session on "Israel's" Reserves Force.
"We are not pets in the Knesset's zoo. We are a sector, and just like you we can pay little regard to our responsibilities like you, "If you don't start working for those who serve in the Reserves, you will find that there is no one there to protect your seats and homes," the letter said.
The letter cautioned, "The military has forgotten how to train for elementary things, because there isn't any budget. We are sorely lacking in training days and the troops are worn out. In five years, you won't find officers willing to become more than company commanders. You will lose the professional advantage."
"Should we be called for duty, we will report immediately. We will be given uniforms, weapons and munitions, but will others show up? Will they remember how to use their weapons?"
"There has been a lot of talk about universal service. Let's start by giving those who are already serving their country the maximum in civilian life. Then we won't have to constantly deal with the question of why everyone isn't willing to share the burden," the letter concluded.
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31 May 2012 - 05:01
News ID: 318868
15 regiment commanders, who serve in the Reserves, wrote a letter to Prime Minister, Defense Minister and Chief of Staff, warning that "continued government's failures" may soon cause the Reserves to collapse.
