Your army needs you! Unless you’re Gen Z, in which case you’ll need more Wi-Fi and private bathrooms.
According to an Armed Forces accommodation report, these were the main demands of young soldiers. Having a double bed and an adequate kitchen to cook your own meals was also among the top four criteria for Gen Z soldiers, defined as under 27 years old.
The findings, from a Ministry of Defense survey, list 19 requirements that young, single service members expect to receive while serving. Troops living in newer barracks usually have a room to themselves and the more modern ones have a private bathroom.
But at older bases, many troops have common rooms, showers and bathrooms, and up to six soldiers share an area.
The report also suggests that thousands of troops leave the Armed Forces each year due to poor housing and the poor quality of food served in mess halls.
The findings, from a Ministry of Defense survey, list 19 requirements that young, single service members expect to receive while serving.
The report suggests that thousands of soldiers leave the Armed Forces each year due to poor housing conditions and the poor quality of food served in canteens.
A third of all soldiers believe they pay too much for their accommodation; More than 20,000 military personnel have filed formal complaints about accommodation in the past two years.
Up to 40 percent of soldiers said concerns with housing and food were important factors in their decision to pursue alternative careers. Last year, 15,710 soldiers left the Armed Forces, of which more than 6,000 had complaints with food and accommodation, according to the survey.
It also showed that a third of all soldiers believe they pay too much for their accommodation, and more than 20,000 service members have made formal complaints about accommodation in the last two years, according to MoD figures.
A separate report published earlier this year found service accommodation was plagued by persistent problems including damp, mould, electrical and gas faults and pest infestations.
Colonel Phil Ingram, a former army intelligence officer, said: “Too many facilities are shared, where the heating often does not work and where the roofs leak.” There are often problems with bugs and, worst of all, there is little privacy.
“I’m not surprised so many people cite accommodation as a reason for leaving as it is generally atrocious.”
A Ministry of Defense spokesperson said it is “determined to address the appalling state of service accommodation” and will appoint an Armed Forces Commissioner “to act as a strong, independent advocate for personnel and their families to improve the quality of life.” useful life”.