Originally Posted by
LincsFM
Just wondering if this is the new normal and to ensure we have more Group Captains!!
It's the new normal. The idea is that you split the traditional Stn Cdr role into a Commander Air Wing who as aircrew can be the Duty Holder and Head of Establishment who would normally be a non-aircrew branch. This then allows non-aircrew to command at flying stations and widens the pool of people who can be selected for promotion to 1* and beyond. In time, this will mean we will see a greater variety of branches in the top jobs.