Westbury MP, Dr Andrew Murrison, has said that future warfare will be “barely recognisable” compared to today.
In an article written for The Express, the MP – who served for 18 years as a Medical Officer in the Royal Navy – described the recruitment issues in western militaries as a “people problem”.
The Haythornthwaite Review of Armed Forces Incentivisation was a recent review of the service personnel’s terms and conditions. According to Andrew, its recommendations will give sailors, soldiers and aviators more career flexibility, with the option to leave for another role, and later rejoin.
He also said the Armed Forces need “laser-sharp minds” from industry and academia.
He wrote, “Why should people in wheelchairs not serve in uniform if their role permits it? Why do we remain wedded to retiring people who I would say in my 43rd year of Regular and Reserve service are in their prime?
“And why do we insist on medical standards ill fitted to accommodate the roles of the future? Warfare in a decade will be barely recognisable to those of us currently serving. When a fistful of highly skilled people is the difference between mission success and failure, we must act.”
The MP has been the Minister for Defence People since October 2022, and served for 18 years as a medical officer in the Royal Navy. He was recalled to serve in Iraq in 2003.
To read the article in full visit https://www.express .co.uk/comment/expresscomment/1850369/warfare-royal-air-force-recruitment-andrew-murrison
