Tail Wagging The Dog?
Some interesting comments regarding civilian admin or stackers turning down requests for funds for fault investigations. I doesn't really matter what the grade/rank of the person is or indeed the trade/branch because at the end of the day they are not the specialist and should not be expected to see the full ramifiactions of their actions. That is why we have specialist, qualified personnel in key posts to effect the checks and balances required. We can't get away from the fact that this is our responsibility as leaders. If 'the computer say's no' are we not beholden to ask why or even explain the ramifications. In my experience such personnel do not have the knowledge /interest in such matters and are merely following the rules and regualations set down - this is where the leadership bit comes in. At some point someone has to raise their voice and say that something is wrong and yes if required to hold onto the evidence for the subsequent BOI. We should be challenging the Loggie 'Tail' when required and remember that 'the standard you walk past is the standard we set'.