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Jindabyne, your belief that "many" members of previous generations are familiar with our current op tempo and the short notice of our postings and movements would, I suspect, be impossible to substantiate.
I would like to think that I'm right in my belief, and that most ex-serving members have the utmost respect and
understanding for those that were and are deployed on current operations; I'm curious as to why you should think otherwise. Next week I'll be in the company of many ex-serving old farts, and I'm certain that 100% will substantiate my belief, and would be dismayed if thought of otherwise.
BEags,
Go along with your ideas of 'quick-access availability & rooms for serving officers'. Perhaps it's timely for a formal representation to Peter Owen (a good listener), as mentioned by Old Duffer?