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Old Aug 18th, 2008, 12:40 PM   #3 (permalink)
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This is a gross exageration. Entry requirements for the officer corps remains just as stringent as in the past.

While there is greater Islamist sentiment in the army as before, this is a reflection of broader societal changes rather than entry requirements changing.

In addition to which the recent purges of officers suspected of pro-Taliban opinions in recent years has left the upper echelons filled with the same sorts as in the historic past. And it's the upper echelons who choose who to promote to sit amongst themselves....







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