We have somewhat similar programs. The problem we run into in Canada is that as they become more and more experienced, their value increases, and the private sector in Canada--and I presume in Germany--pays much higher than the military does, so we constantly have a bleed. As we bring them through and train them, and as their skills develop, and as their time in service goes by, they leave for the private sector.
Another thing that happens is that we lose all our professionals to the large urban centres. In a country as wide and diverse as Canada, we have no one serving in our small areas, or very few services are available. They migrate out of the military because their earning power is greater in the private sector. Plus, they migrate to the large cities, which is not always where their service is needed.
I'm just wondering if it's similar for you. Do you have the same challenges in trying to keep them in the military when the private sector pays more?