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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Sean Rayment

Soldiers sacked for fighting can rejoin Army in move that 'smacks of desperation'

Soldiers sacked for fighting, theft, failing drugs tests and going AWOL can rejoin the Army.

The offer is also open to those medically discharged for physical or mental health reasons, without loss of retirement compensation.

Troops fired for smoking cannabis or testing positive for drugs such as cocaine or amphetamines may be reconsidered – but not those who took heroin or sold drugs.

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