What we currently don't need is bitching between the ranks. All NCA need someone to fly the platform, otherwise its not worth us being here is it. It also does not matter if that person is commissioned or not. More to the point it is also highly unlikely to change from the current situation. ALL OPERATIONAL flying requires input from NCA's in some form or another. Again this is probably unlikely to be someone below the rank of Sgt. I do have a hat to eat if this does change!!!
Bearing in mind the above points, mud slinging only degrades the NCA trades, who as we know, generally try to portray a professional image to our masters. The same people who ultimately will have to look behind the fridge for a few extra £’s if the ALM up-banding takes place. I know it is frustrating waiting to know the outcome of the review, I for one would rather know the result either way instead of being kept in the dark. Which I think is the main point that some people seem to have overlooked.