The way things have been going so far for the troops, things are unlikely to continue with the new government. Above all, the SPD and the Greens are questioning the personnel plans. One thing is clear: Thousands of posts are already vacant.
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Mike Szymanski, Berlin
How many personnel does the Bundeswehr need to make it work? An Air Force pilot assigned to the EurofighterJet had to wait 19 months for his turn to be trained. There was a lack of trainers. Because he did not fly, his flight allowance was denied. That was annoying. But then he also lost his flight license because he did not get the required flying hours. That was a disaster. Another man less to be employed. The Bundeswehr needed him so badly.