Reader8,
The 'say yes and get on' problem is a real killer of airworthiness issues and regulatory progression. Mainly caused, as you imply, by the short-tour officers in a very largely influential post. It is these career-minded idiots that risk many peoples lives by their Trump-like decisions, but borne out of promotion targets and their next tour.
Tuc,
Your example relies on honest answering...not a prominent trait in many MOD/RAF positions, in my experience - See Eng Os actions in my previous post and the above statement.