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The Army actually fund education of their troops, there are a few doing law at Lancaster who are having their education paid, there was a special criteria but I cannot remember what it was because I wasn't particularly interested at the time.

However, I dont think it's a good idea, as it should be a persons choice to fight for the country. Some people dont believe in it and I think you should have a passion for it if you are going to join, as it truly is a dedication. Why force people into something like that? Its almost like punishing them for no reason. I know I will get a big rant from people who are/have been in the forces, but there is no pleasure in being FORCED to do anything is there?

Many people get enjoyment out of joining the forces and fighting for the country, a friend of mine is doing medicine with the intention of being a doctor for the forces, but he hasn't seeked funding from the army, and I suppose that is a good idea just in case he changes his mind, then at least he isn't under any contractual obligation, and if you enjoy it then fair play, do it. But lets not start forcing people into it when its not even necessary, and that goes for everyone whether they have no job, no ambition or anything. We aren't born with the obligation to grow up and work til we're on our death beds, and if people want to be jobless then thats upto them, but lets not essentially punish them by forcing them into something like fighting for the country, i think its immoral when its not actually a necessity right now.