If, and I mean if because I don't know for sure, the X Factor is there to compensate for the operational side of our life is it not time to remove the X factor from the pay packets of those who seem always unfit to deploy. I'm not saying immediatly - play the same rules as applies with flying pay. After 12 months temp unfit or as soon as you are graded permanently unfit to deploy OOA then the X factor stops. May seem harsh but the days of carrying the fat, lame, and downright lazy are long gone.