The number of people infected keeps going up day by day. The number of deaths is rising, too. However, the number of people willing to practice social distancing is not rising as fast as it should. The army has already been called in to help the NHS fight against the virus and take care of 1.5 million of the most vulnerable citizens. But it seems that won’t be enough.
Thousands of former troops are now being asked to help Britain fight the pandemic. Around 50,000 men and women listed themselves as Regular Reserves, where they could be asked to return to service in times of crises. Unfortunately, the frontline they are joining isn’t made up of an enemy but our own people.
Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter has said that these former soldiers could be looking at six months of service. The last time reserves were called back to a front was during the Gulf War.
The military is looking to call back troops who have relevant experience, in hospitals, warehouses, etc. The kind of skills that can help support people in this critical time.
Speaking about the need to call in ex-soldiers, former CDS General Lord Richards said: “There’s no doubt this is a major indicator of the resolve to use the Armed Forces effectively during this unprecedented crisis. Many regular reserve officers and soldiers have particular skills that our response to Covid-19 would benefit from.”
Using former soldiers is an effective idea and one that could help save many, many lives. However, at this time, we have to keep in mind that unless we begin to take the pandemic seriously there’s only so much anyone can do. The NHS is already overwhelmed by the number of people that are coming in for treatment.
It is time that we support our soldiers and make sure that their return to the forces is not in vain.
Every one is doing there best but there is people both young and old who just won’t listen to what is been said and risking others people health
It’s about time we stood as one n support each other put all differences to one side n fight this silent killer if we all do our bit we will fight n win #stayhomesavelives n support our troops n most of all NHS they save us on a daily basis let’s do the same for them STAY home ?
Any vetran regardless of there age should be able to help especially if they vaulenteer. Also close protection officers that havent any work at the moment could also help .if i was asked i would defo help as im both of the above .
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I agree I want to help out as a veteran there isn’t anything where we can offer support. If the mod sent letters to veterans no matter Service length asking if the would help I’m sure there would be plenty. I haven’t got family due to fued so ide gladly risk my life to help save others
Were would we go to apply for this have a mate who wants to help?? Cheers
Very true..we all need to be mindful of just how deadly covid is…its still out there it isng going away.and to take responsibility for others and our own safe welfare…weve been so grateful so far for the help we have recieved from the military at our hospital…our heroes..
Please all stay safe.xx