Biggus
I got the heads up from a mate and had a look at the JSP on line (intranet). The old mob cert was valid for 5yrs irrespective of postings but the new one has 4 main requirements, max 3yr validity being one of them.
It originates at Upavon, at your request, and is registered. Once you fill in your bits its authorised (audited) by your OC, thence to your desk officer/drafter for his bit and then to Upavon (through you) for external validation. You will eventually get the completed item.
I've not had a drama, yet, and expected a tightening up of the system but an early heads up from the powers that be would have been helpfull given the time lines.
St JW