Some interesting comments here about output standards!.
Tactics...
EW although very important cannot be a substitute for tactical awareness and understanding of the ground picture. There are some aircrew in the AAC where that skill is often to be found wanting, but by and large the army tend to take and active interest in the army. I have more than often seen RAF crews pay lipservice to the tactical scenario because it suits them, something that would go against the grain for a teeny weeny operator.
As far as being able to command an aircraft from the off. Well yes I think that most aircrew on completion of CTT would be able to perform that role. Especially as the guys at Wallop "pretend" to be solo pilot throughout the latter stages of OTP (Something the other two services dont do!..apart from the Junglies I suspect).
The track history of the Puma fleet at the moment has proven that experience is required..not everyone is capable of jumping out of CTT and onto ops. The mechanism in the army ensures that new aircrew fully understand their role and allows for the suitable checks and balances before giving command. There have been many instances where a guy/girl has passed the pilots course but has never made command.
What checks do the RAF have and if ever has anyone ever been chopped because they were !!!! at commanding an aircraft???