For the company to plan the operation they do need SCCM's who have cc experience. Existing crew cannot be used for this purpose as they may go on strike. I would be happy for any flight crew member to be a SCCM because they have the necessary leadership, communication skills and operational knowledge necessary for the role.
And if I can say, slightly tongue in cheek, it is technically a temporary demotion for them.
Anyway back to where the debate should be and that is to try and work out if there is any way BASSA can dig itself out of this huge hole.