During my time in the Falklands Controllers were required to attend all briefs and debriefs with the 1435 flt and when appropriate 1312 aircrew as well. Often the FA and MC would attend as well. It was a very succesful procedure. Junior controllers rubbed shoulders with aircrew and learnt a great deal some good and some bad. Likewise junior aircrew were exposed to our line of business and again, I believe, learnt some good stuff. Agreed the FI was a somewhat sterile environment but colocation of some WCs at MOBs would enhance both the Fighter Control branch and the host stn.
As for which bases should close and which to stay open. Wouldn't it be nice just to relax and stay as we are just for a little while..................