These people you are talking about are in the HM Forces (RAF) , if you don't want to play soldiers now and then, go and work for BA!
I assume you are miltary as your profile is blank
Granted we are in HM Forces (RAF). However some of us are heavily tasked to fly or maintain complex aircraft, some of which carry lots of people or things that go bang.
If they want us to play soldiers as well fine but we cannot do both at the same time.
I suggest that the next time you have the pleasure to fly in one of her majesties finest fat alberts or shiny fleet aircraft just consider the possible consequences if one of the crew or groundcrew is seriously fatigued due to being p****d about or guarding during his rest periods...........
This sentiment also goes for the other non aircraft trades who have an equally important job to do in equally difficult conditions.
Ultimately Bliars desire to be a world statesman on a shoestring is to blame.
Oh and some of us are proud of what we do and are dedicated despite everything so BA is NOT an option!!