****su -
The big picture story you describe so artistically doesn't account for this irk...
as you know well, the 01 ILS starts overhead AF (GLENN) at 3000'. How can I be in conflict with that at BAFEF unless I'm at 2000' or above (and I'd only be at that height if I get held up there for some as yet unknown reason)??
I realise there are delays to be had if airspace on the MAPCH is not clear (would be held at BAFEC usually) - but that should not affect clearance to descend. In any case, AF is able to give a good indication to BN APP/RAD of the cloud minima at AF...
When I'm following an IAL and on course, I really don't give a tinker's cuss about Radar Lowest safe, just the heights on the approach plate and altimeter in front of me. Approach monitoring is great and I do appreciate the service - if I stray - but I just don't need it if I'm on track an on course. Just like you don't give me a running commentary on check heights vs DME on the BN19ILS!