I'm not sure what point you're trying to make Canberra.
Are you suggesting that the accused has chosen to stand trial by Court Martial? The truth of the matter is that he was not even afforded the opportunity to attend and address a Board of Enquiry, as it was suspended before completion, (see earlier comment). The decision to go to Court Martial has been taken by the Service and there's the rub. No right thinking individual can see what the RAF is out to achieve by this action, apart from an apparent vindictive need to make someone in blue pay for the tragedy. (Just remind me again about the rules for RIS?)
Speaking as I do on a regular basis to RAF controllers, I am very aware that many are watching this whole sorry saga with interest and horror; there but for the grace of God... etc. I doubt there'll be a mass exodus from the Air Traffic Control Branch but I can't see this unhappy event adding much to the morale of the military atco's. See you in September.