If, on the other hand, the Service allowed longer term contiuity in post, this would allow us to park in one location and establish longer-term links with the local community. Careerwise, staying in one post for all that time would be suicide; moreover the Services would not necessarily benefit from this.
I know you're out of the loop over there, but you need to hear some of the proposals 'Project Sirius' is throwing up. 2 streams of Officers - the 'Exec' high flyers, and the rest. Exec stream being those destined for higher things
(an official version of what is usually known unofficially in any Branch) who will do the 2 yr postings. The rest to do longer in posts, possible 'regional' posting (for the stability), lower ceiling for promotion, but quality of life improved (can you see this as a chance to reduce the entitlement for quarters?). Movement between each stream is possible (so they say).
Loads more - it was presented to the RAF Board, who sent it away for more work. A small cabal who sit in the corner of Manning are doing this work - not even engaging with Deskies to se the implications. Really depressing changes being floated.