New campaign videos have been released by the Britsh Army, these videos expressed openness to being more diverse about sexuality, religion and beliefs.
‘Can I be gay in the Army?’, was one of the videos released that received backlash from former members of the Army.
Colonel Richard Kemp, former commander of British forces spoke to the BBC and said: “Neglecting the main group of people who are interested in joining” and went on to say it will not solve the “recruiting crisis”.
On the other hand, Retired Army officer Major General Tim Cross said that he supported the Army recruiting on an open basis. Cross went on to say to the BBC radio 4, “We must ensure that everybody knows that they have an opportunity of joining the British armed forces and joining the Army in particular, but we are not going to be soft”.
People have been going to Twitter to share their views:
The new ad for the Army is causing a stir because it is aimed at #allPeople – this is not ‘soft’ this is genius. We work better being ourselves #ArmyCampaign #Army #BeYourBestYou
— The Outing Project (@TheOuting1) January 10, 2018
Have to agree with @piersmorgan about #bethebest. We are training soldiers for the best army in the world not an after school club
— Melissa (@MelissaDavies96) January 10, 2018
