According to a recent report from the Chief of Staff's Office , the number of retirements and dismissals is increasing , but what few highlight is the direct impact this has on the effectiveness of units and on institutional readiness .

The main cause of the exodus has been, for years, insufficient pay . The pay gap with provincial and federal security forces remains significant , and in a difficult economic climate , many officers are opting for a job change that offers better conditions .

The consequence is an irreparable loss of human resources with experience and specialized training , particularly in elite units and critical areas .

This phenomenon has a double effect : not only does it reduce the number of personnel , but it also affects the quality and availability of key capabilities for national defense .

The departure of highly trained officers and non-commissioned officers requires the investment of resources and time to recover those levels of readiness , something that, in a scenario of limited resources , is becoming increasingly difficult .

Cases like Córdoba reflect this reality : units that need to train and educate new personnel are seeing a talent drain leading to replacements with insufficient backgrounds . In many cases, military personnel became part of the Anti-Narcotics Police Force (FPA) of the province of Córdoba.

" According to provincial sources consulted by this media, the first call had dozens of applicants, many of them from units based in Córdoba ," notes the Zona Militar media, adding that " this implied an enormous loss of capabilities for the Argentine Army, since it not only affects the organization of these elements, but their recovery will require a considerable investment of time and resources ."

The loss of specialized personnel also compromises the response to emerging threats and participation in international missions .

Without an effective policy of retention and valorization of human resources , it is impossible to maintain the basic capabilities that support its constitutional mission .

The desertion of qualified professionals is not just a low statistic ; it is a risk to national defense .

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