Someone told me that the US Marines distinguish between “ Warfighters” and “. Enablers”. This seems very sensible to me, and Squadron numbers, Standards and so on are for Warfighters. The Bloodhound, Thor and indeed Predator units undoubtedly fitted the bill. I venture to suggest that the ASACS training unit, however valuable as an enabler, is not a warfighter. The blurring of the distinction between them can only be bad for esprit amongst the true warfighters and erode the respect they are due.