SFFP
Your post 4067:-
"I cannot recall one occasion in all that time where I got airborne with in-flight rations on board "
That seems to sum up the attitude of Detatchment Personnel in respect of STCASI's, GASO's, Command Catering Instructions, RAF Aldergrove Flying Order Book and JSP 318 quite well.
The fact that you cannot remember ever complying with the Orders or Instructions pertaining to your duties is NO excuse for ignoring them.