Very eloquent, PS......... but what are you really trying to say?
a.'People post on these fora without knowing the full facts?'
b. 'You are not sure whether ESF is a good idea or not?'
c. 'It could cost a lot?'
d. 'Life is sh!te in the RAF at the moment but, hey, we are professionals, so let's not let that cloud our judgement?'
I think you'd find people who might agree with your conclusions......BUT
a. Is a given! BULL-FILTER set to 'MAX DEFLECTION' and read between the lines. Tact is an optional extra!
b. THE BOI SAID ESF WOULD BE AN IMPROVEMENT...do you know something they don't?
c. TOUGH! Whatever the cost of ESF, it is TINY comapred to the 'cost' of a very experienced crew, their valuable aircraft and the cost of their replacement. Its worth the relatively small cost and one or 2 probs that may (or may not) come with it.
d. That sort of 'subservient' attitude went out with the Charge of the Light Brigade and Nuremberg ('Vee ver only obeying zee orders' etc).
Might I suggest that you consider the following quote
'For evil to flourish, good men must do nothing'
Also remember that you only ever
really answerable to 3 people
Your subordinates.
The 'person in the mirror'.
Your God!
Please think about that the next time anyone considers the 'price' of better aircraft self-protection.
However, as your post was sincere PS, I think you already know the truth and you sound as if your conscience is already acutely aware of the poor high-level management of the issues.
Join the club mate and welcome aboard!
