Army chief warns of skill fade as troops cover public sector strikes
250The head of the British Army has told Forces News covering public service strikes means troops are not doing the "day job" and it sees skills "running down".
General Sir Patrick Sanders said helping the country and responding to Military Aid to Civil Authorities (Maca) requests is what "an Army's for" but said it is a "challenge to sustain [the Army's] professional ability".
"But, ultimately, that's what the Government wants to use us for, that's why we're here."
It has been confirmed that 1,200 military personnel will be used to cover striking ambulance and Border Force staff in the coming weeks.
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