Command of British armed forces as a part of struggle against the shortageof soldiers is measured to bring in for military men a possibility to have athree-year leave at own expense.Now the shortage in the British army is made by 6000 person, and this numberconstantly grows. Many militarians leave army because being on service, theycan't afford to get married or to look after small children.
According to British army command's plans, only people who have served inarmed forces not less then three years can have no-charge leave "for familyreasons" for the term up to three years. Besides, militarians can use theirleave to finish university or to travel around the world.