Crabb
Just to set the record straight. Got the T-shirt I am afraid, so your analysis is way off. I am ex military SAR. I am a QHI. I have spoken to you on many occasions using your really name face-to-face!
I have seen the other side and its not as bad as you think or make out. We ALL recognise that enduring training programmes have to be put in place for the future to grow people into Captains. We ALL recognise that there is a shortage. We ALL recognise that the new system will be different because it has to be because change is coming. We are ALL trying to put the best system in place to take over which includes the military so that BEST practice from both sides endures.
For the record,
I agree with your comments about NVG.
I also agree that how I phrased the point I was making about experience and less training sounded like Bo&**lcks.
But what about if I cut your training in half? You state that IF and Night are the perishable - I fully agree with you - so what about if you only train at night? If you can do every thing at night then the day will be easier? Over simplistic but think about it! Perhaps that is what harmonisation brings, difference? Different approaches and change!
SAROWL
I understand your point about the lack of money but I would hope that a harmonised service means exactly that and it will not matter what uniform your wear.