Bob Ainsworth if thi is not Systemic Failure what is?
Thanks to Air Sound for following list, not word for word but hopefully Ainsworth will get the MoD approved account before it is destroyed.
Below are his Rule 43 recommendations. (Notes taken verbatim - may not be 100%)
1. ‘Disconnect’ issue. Joined up comms and discussion cd well have prevented the risk of these deaths, and similar cd be prevented in future.
2. Never again shd a scientifically justified recommendation on safety not be acted on.
3. LIMS sytemm shd be enhanced so that all such future recommendations fm whatever source shd be included. (from BoIs, DSTL, TAT PORs PXRs etc.)
4. All wgs of RAF shd actively engage with that system
5. All TAT mtgs to be clearly minuted and shd show those present.
6. Effective audit trial to be introduced so record is made of all recommendations for safety enhancement, and their rationale.
7. Current storage retrieval and file destruction to be reviewed and documented.
8. Fuel tank inerting or other comparable system to be fitted to all combat ac in theatre.
9. Reassurance be given that all A-400M be fitted with fuel tank protection prior to op use in theatre, and preferrably before trg starts.
10. All op ac in theatre shd be vis at all times to ACHQ or such a crew shd inform ACHQ of the route before t/o, or in flt if it changes.
11. Staffing of int posts to be monitored. and 24 hr cover maintained.
12. OLF - can no longer be done without formal auth.... But AWC guidance shd be reviewed, so there is clear definition of class of wpns and guidance appropriate to those wpns.
13. Tac Memos shd be issued to clearly set out that guidance.
14. All combat ac, operating in and and tasked to theatre to have black box or ADI and or CVR. That cd have provided info about what happened in what order, and perhaps prevent future such events
15. SURVIAC MOU shd be pursued without delay.
16. ALll suspected battle damage to be assessed and rptd upon so as to warn others. Not just repaired with sticky tape.
17. My views on involvement of US personnel are that - lives cd be saved, so it might be a rule 43 matter. I want to see this pursued.