Hoots
Fully aware of how they have managed to frig the current manning level figures for Aeop's.
I believe it went something like this : As we are short of Aeop's lets just get rid of a sqn, disband a whole bunch of pics and hey presto problem solved overnight. I also believe that was the main reason why the Wsop branch was created in the first place, just to cover the cracks in the whole NCA manning level crises. The whole situation is a complete joke.
As for the RAF's rank structure, I'm afraid that's completely beyond me. How do they justify employing 125 AC+ or having an officer to airman ratio of 1 officer per 3.77 airmen ? I pity the poor Flt Lt's who on average have the grand total of approx 8 airmen to command each. We are talking serious managerial responsibilities here, lol.
Anyway I digress, back to the point. Come on PMA pull your finger out and let us know the outcome of the pay review.
Last edited by WhoAreYa; 30th Apr 2006 at 12:28.