What's interesting Curved', is that for the first time in history an open request for expressions of interest for training Captains has been advertised via an Operations memo? Previously it would be by "invitation only". A phone Call or a tap on the shoulder from upon high, but only to the select few. Recently however experience has not been a factor, as evidenced by the appointment of of some very junior Captains. All you needed was the right "Attitude"!
Now it seems that the net has been cast wider. Perhaps an ICUS program dependant on having a qualified Training Captain in the Right seat. You'll certainly get no arguement from me on that point. I've been saying it is the only way it should be conducted for some time. It would be dependant on a significant increase in Training Captains though.
Could be the two are going together?