Chugalug and Kokpit,
I fail to understand the apparent disparity between civil and military requirements
My guess is that it gives the military the freedom to react to military needs. Op Corporate is a classic case of needs must regarding the AAR mod to a number of aircraft types. Right now, military jets are getting modified to deal with military need. We don't have the resources, mostly time (not money) to install safety systems.
However, once the dust has settled or when operating in a civilian environment, a more regulatory framework has to be imposed, which brings me to my reply to Chug about "nothing to do with me". I never said that the MOD/RAF are blameless. BAe are also in the queue to see the QC. Chug, you missed the point (because you were not at a briefing today): 3 separate agencies signed up to the NSC, including a purely independent civilian company. So, even with an MAA overseeing military safety, people make mistakes, regardless of the name above their door.
Regards
Ed Set