Having left the mob less than a year ago I too moved across to helping as a CI. I share DK's concern about
some of the VR(T) officers and the more waltish elements within the adult staff in general, however, it's not a new problem. I can see the validity in the point DK raises, IMO Officers and NCOs should have at least served (even Army or, at a pinch, RN
) but I imagine with the way the Armed Forces have contracted down the years that would be impossible.
Having slagged off the VR(T) I must say my squadron's boss is an example of all that's good about it, keen, bright and enthusiastic (mind you he is an ex Fairy.) He thinks it's mildly amusing that he's been commissioned and uses his rank as a tool to get the job done and boost his people, rather than an aid to social climbing - much like many of the better bosses I had in the RAF