tmmmorris...your comments RE naval studes experiencing little of their parent service in the URNU are incorrect. i'd argue in fact that transiting the bay of biscay in a P2000 in a reasonable sea state over the period of a week or two gives a rather more realistic insight into a service than an hour a week in a piston engined aircraft with a service who's exposure to other ranks is relatively limited until senior rank is attained.
the UAS, seemed to work well for nearly all those I started out in the RAF with but their attitude at IOT was generally arrogant, aloof and rather irritating. they openly admitted it was more of a cheap drinking club than anything else.