Originally Posted by RayDarr
I strongly believe that saying we can't get volunteers of the right calibre, or "The training is not good enough" is not an excuse (paraphrased from previous threads). If they are not good enough, don't take them, and if the training is poor improve it. Getting in the wrong people trained to the wrong standard is bad for the kids.
I agree entirely, and if the above is fixed (ie: don't take the crud, and improve the training), you won't have any wasters or hangers-on.
This IMO, is no reason to disband the RAF VR(T). I'm proud to hang a piece of paper in my Sqn Office, proud to put on the blue suit, and stand my round at the bar when visiting a Mess. I'm also proud to be associated with the finest Air Force in the World, and the finest youth organisation in the World.
Lets just leave it as it is, and fix the recruitment and training problem.