This 'dire' need for DECs could have been avoided, the number of which should have and still could be reduced.
The fact is that accelerated or not, the rules for a command could be turned in EK favour by having guys ready for the LHS by the time they are regarded as suitable rather than waiting for the required figures only then to start the process... This would show some faith and confidence in the guys they interviewed, accepted, train, check & would be the cheaper option vs DECs.
My worry is that we wait for the minimum 24/36 month period only to attend the board of enquirey, I mean the command interview, to be told we are not suitable or need more time for whatever reason they make up and DECs are considered necessary again. Even if considered suitable, there may be a delay in the system whilst the DECs complete thier training so the command time could slip to as long as 30/40 months or even longer...
The training depts. preparation has been shown to be pp this time around but are there any moves to improve the situation in the future or are DECs going to be a way of life...if so we all need to know.
The resources they need are already here if they would only look under their noses..
Last edited by mozzie; 24th Sep 2003 at 18:26.