New CDS Announced
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A good bloke by all accounts - so much for "no stick no vote!"
Seriously, his purple background is immaculate and I would guess that such a career path is the way ahead.
Look at his recent appointments: CDI, CJO, CJFC, VCDS - makes him a shoo in for CDS.
The single-Service Chiefs these days are barely even "providing commanders", more like Inspectors General.
"The future's bright, the future's purple!"
[although I will always treasure the look on his face at the Royal Banquet when GAPAN (Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators) became HCAP (Honorable Company of Air Pilots ....... incorporating Air Navigators!) ]
Seriously, his purple background is immaculate and I would guess that such a career path is the way ahead.
Look at his recent appointments: CDI, CJO, CJFC, VCDS - makes him a shoo in for CDS.
The single-Service Chiefs these days are barely even "providing commanders", more like Inspectors General.
"The future's bright, the future's purple!"
[although I will always treasure the look on his face at the Royal Banquet when GAPAN (Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators) became HCAP (Honorable Company of Air Pilots ....... incorporating Air Navigators!) ]
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Well done that man an excellent choice for CDS. Rumour has it that Barrons was telling everyone he had it in the bag - never a good move - and Zambellas upset a few during SDSR.
Another rumour has a non aviator as a potential CAS - don't know the name though I think he is ACAS?
Another rumour has a non aviator as a potential CAS - don't know the name though I think he is ACAS?
RAF - Assistant Chief of Air Staff (ACAS)
You know you are getting on when a candidate for CAS is younger than you.....
Congratulations to Sir Stuart on his CDS appointment
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Current ACAS is an engineer - Richard Knighton.
He has had a number of high profile non-engineer posts - see here, which would fit him well for the "heights"
But ACAS is only (sic!) a 2-star post, so there's a long way to go yet - but he certainly has the time - born in '69. That's after I joined ......
And he's about 4 years younger than Jock Stirrup was when he was ACAS ........
He has had a number of high profile non-engineer posts - see here, which would fit him well for the "heights"
But ACAS is only (sic!) a 2-star post, so there's a long way to go yet - but he certainly has the time - born in '69. That's after I joined ......
And he's about 4 years younger than Jock Stirrup was when he was ACAS ........
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Many congratulations Sir Stuart ...
In other news ...
Scientists remain baffled by the seismological readings seen in the last 24 Hrs with an epicentre located on the Island of Grenada. Apparently an accompanying afterglow remains around the island where the residual incandescence has been measured in Giga Lumens ...
In other news ...
Scientists remain baffled by the seismological readings seen in the last 24 Hrs with an epicentre located on the Island of Grenada. Apparently an accompanying afterglow remains around the island where the residual incandescence has been measured in Giga Lumens ...
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There will be a lot of 'po-faces' around the other 2 services and our very own fast-jet pilot community
Sir Stuart is an excellent choice for CDS IMHO. One of the sharpest, if not THE sharpest, minds in Defence.
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"Rotating seems a not unreasonable idea. It keeps everybody honest."
No - you get the best person for the job regardless of the colour of their uniform - anything else would be a disgrace
No - you get the best person for the job regardless of the colour of their uniform - anything else would be a disgrace
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It is criminal that Admiral Sir George was not selected. It doesn't matter that it was "our turn", he was just the right man for the job.
Very unusual for VCDS to step up one isn't it>?
Very unusual for VCDS to step up one isn't it>?
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The PM has said ...
I'm confident that Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach is the right man to continue General Sir Nick Houghton’s great legacy. For over a decade Sir Stuart has delivered exemplary leadership of the armed forces, with an extraordinary record of achievement. His experience as Commander Joint Forces Command and Chief of Joint Operations will be invaluable as we continue to ensure our brave armed forces remain among the most capable and agile in the world ...
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Very unusual for VCDS to step up one isn't it>?
But ACAS is only (sic!) a 2-star post, so there's a long way to go yet
You know you are getting on when a candidate for CAS is younger than you.....
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Whatever, it's a good day when the colour of the uniform or the badges on it take 2nd place to perceived competence in the role.
Who is this bloke anyway? After my time, I assume ... which is a bit scary! Commissioned 1977? Sh*t ... I was a sqn ldr by then. Where did I go wrong?
And go easy on the pies, Sir
Who is this bloke anyway? After my time, I assume ... which is a bit scary! Commissioned 1977? Sh*t ... I was a sqn ldr by then. Where did I go wrong?
And go easy on the pies, Sir
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I have met him on several occasions.
An intelligent and considered man who follows the facts and takes no prisoners.
As others have said, a genuinely purple background. Respected by the Army senior brass. I have no knowledge of his standing with the Navy, but if they are prepared to work with a man who has the best interests of national security at the forefront of his mind, then all will be well.
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An intelligent and considered man who follows the facts and takes no prisoners.
As others have said, a genuinely purple background. Respected by the Army senior brass. I have no knowledge of his standing with the Navy, but if they are prepared to work with a man who has the best interests of national security at the forefront of his mind, then all will be well.
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He's the sort of man that will support that which the Armed Forces actually need, but certainly won't put up with pettiness in any of the arms. He will expect the Navy to get their manning issues sorted. He's a thinking man who will expect his subordinate commanders to use their heads.
Of the VSOs available, he certainly gets my vote. Uniform colour is pretty much irrelevant. Sir George lacks the experience of the other services. Apart from a stint as PSO to CDS, his posts have always been very Dark Blue. I'm certain that would have counted against him.
Of the VSOs available, he certainly gets my vote. Uniform colour is pretty much irrelevant. Sir George lacks the experience of the other services. Apart from a stint as PSO to CDS, his posts have always been very Dark Blue. I'm certain that would have counted against him.
