Originally Posted by
Phantom Driver
Unfortunately , it sometimes needs a fail , rather than a debrief to concentrate minds .There are some areas in the profession where lazy practice is definitely not acceptable. Discipline is paramount .
Agree with Your statements except for the initial part : "it sometimes needs a fail" means nothing. As a TRE You can't just fail people depending on how You wake up in the morning or whether You think they just need a lesson because the do not show enough discipline ; it's just not the way it works, at least in EASA land.
To fail/retest a crew You must have observed an unacceptable reduction in safety level at any stage of the flight, and it must be observed and described in details, otherwise the crew will (rightfully) appeal.