Originally Posted by
Nil_Drift
GEM was a scheme introduced back in 1996 for Engineering suggestions. There is evidently now a need to invent a new TLA (Three Letter Abbreviation) for the engineers to use, lots of paperwork changes, months of fruitful work. Perhaps there will be a new office created headed by a 1* with all the necessary staff?
Of course, the costs will have to come from within so, sorry to all the 'aviators' who still have no hot water, comfortable sleeping arrangements and poor rations, just be cheered that you are doing your bit for the majority that used to be the minority!
Nildrift, Couldn't they continue with GEM for Engineers alongside the new GEM for the non-white majority? Afterall, there was a genuinely egregious duplication of the acronym RAF at one time. Those of a particular vintage, or with an interest in modern history, will recall the Red Army Faction! Better known as the Baader Meinhof Gang.
FB