"Only to name military uniform '

Previously pleaded SP and VVD Thursday in the House. ,, Soldiers themselves acknowledge that they feel insecure when their name is visible, '' said Jasper van Dijk of the SP.

During a recent visit, the MPs were pointed out by the Dutch mission in Mali. Soldiers would be easily traceable with the last name for attackers. At the military base in Mali works not only soldiers, but also many locals said VVD MP Fred Teeven.

It bothers liberal also that there is a fragmented policy in the armed forces. According to him you see in the navy only a first name, while there is a name on the shirt in the army. ,, Even a commander different policies. ''

Minister Jeanine Hennis (Defence) was surprised. ,, It's never come to our notice me. "" According to her, it is good practice that the name shown on emissions, but there may be waived safety reasons. Hennis late figuring out the issue.

http://www.telegraaf.nl/  By: editor Photo: Reuters