SH
Inquisitor
I suspect you've hit the real nail on the head. However, my question wasn't simply about cost even though that will inevitably, in these straitened times, be the decider.
My experience of Inter-service working, back in the 70's in Hong Kong and NI was not encouraging. However, that was a long time ago and no doubt things have changed. Perhaps someone could confirm that?
I can appreciate the cost and problems involved in making the change. I still believe that the end result would be far more effective with integrated planning, training, engineering, command, communication and operation. And a reduction in overall manning levels.
Meanwhile, back to my Horlicks.