Ex Grunt
Is the RAF big enough to need any 3* these days. At 35,000 ish all up it is really only the size of a reinforced Division (2*).
Well the Royal Marines have got a 2* for fewer than 8,000 ........... not much more ISTR than the strength of Brize - which is run by a Gp Capt.
And of course AM Grey's new post is a "purple" one with tri-service responsibilities.
so your point is ?????