Spugford
1. Read my post, and others, to see where my sympathies lie.
2. I have done as you suggested but, as you know, one must escalate suggestions through one's line management. CDP (4 Star) was kind enough to confirm, in writing, his support for my 2 Star that the prevention of waste was "of no concern to MoD(PE)" and one should NOT implement the MANDATED regulations aimed at minimising waste. Subsequently upheld within the DPA, DLO and DE&S regimes. And by the last four Mins(AF).
No point
at me. Have a go at your own 2 Star and see how he reacts. He won't be the slightest bit interested, especially when he discovers the list of his peers who won't back him up; never mind his seniors. Career limiting you know.