TB,
Yeah, can't argue with that. However, wouldn't a turning jump shot be to get rid of Officer Spec Aircrew. You could cut it up like this: All those taking commissions are in it for the long haul whether they like it or not (and sure, some won't make it far), and those with non-commissions effectively become what is now Pilot Spec Aircrew(saving the dear old tax payer an effing mint).
Okay, very old ground. I know we've been through it a gizillion times but I just find it more interesting than whether we should retain saluting or not.