2.3 Vacant posts and slow progress made with the appointment of skilled personnel, poses a threat the base's ability to effectively execute responsibilities. Information supplied in questionnaire and presentation documents regarding vacancies and staff shortages were inconsistent. However, of the 124 of the 1061 posts at base are vacant. Some vacancies reported were for officers (3), non- commissioned officers (14), troops (56), and civilians 46 in the human resources, operational management, facilities and Logistics areas.