SOP's
I think what I'm getting from this is that when required to follow the SOP's, thats what you should do. An operator probably wouldn't be interested in my take on it, if it difffers from standard procs.
Having said that, there are always more improved ways to do things and my take (and that of a few other learned persons also) might be one of them.
Until I can afford my own crate, I guess I'll stick to the operator SOPs.