Leo
Perhaps it is also that we have existed through a lengthy period of cuts and more cuts that everyone feels that they have to single-handedly justify their existence. Whilst you feel that the RAF is overmanned, there are definitely areas of the Army that could have the same charge levelled at them. 'Jointery' seems to bring with it huge degrees of infighting when the reality is quite clear - air will get you to battle and support you in it, however the Army suffers from not being able to express what they want based on what the RAF can actually provide. It's not all bad and we have some immensely capable people, but we have to stop being so vain and recognise where we all fit in. And before you ask, I work in a Joint environment, so I have plenty of opportunity to observe both sides