The same conversation was had at my location (and I imagine every other RAF unit), imagine being highly trained to do your Regiment's core job - Defend airfields then be passed over for an Army detachment. IMO this stank of 'send a high-profile' detachment the public have heard of to save some face in what was an embarrassing time for the Government. Was this the right way to raise it though? Probably not but it may prove to be highly-effective, maybe CAS will spend 5 minutes away from his next LGBT/pride mission to concentrate on the actual sharp-end.