Severely hit by a shortage of young Army officers, the government has approved a proposal to re-employ retiring brigadiers for two years. They will perform the task of lieutenant-colonels in this period but retain their rank and report to major-generals. Brigadiers, who retire at the age of 56, will thus be able to serve till 58. AIR correspondent quoting defence sources reports the brigadiers will also be appointed to posts in which they can report to officers of a higher rank. <br/>