Why?
They're not allowed near a war zone until they are 18 so what's wrong with employing them and training them for up to two years prior? I'll agree that the army probably isn't the best place for someone so young but recruitment is voluntary and many youngsters thrive.
(, Tue 14 Jul 2015, 21:46, Share, Reply)
A higher chance of death seems to be a bit of a negative point
www.child-soldiers.org/news_reader.php?id=700
"Although fatalities have been uncommon among British forces in Afghanistan, soldiers who enlisted at age 16 and subsequently completed training have been approximately twice as likely to die there as those enlisting at age 18 or above. (Odds ratio 1.92, 95% CI 1.39-2.66, p
(, Wed 15 Jul 2015, 0:53, Share, Reply)