I think the officer to whom 'Newt' refers is the AOC 22 (Training) Group and hence responsible for all RAF training.
Although I don't know him, I doubt that he will take any satisfaction with the situation being forced on the RAF and other services and I further doubt that the rest of the hierachy are jumping with joy either.
May I suggest a little less air officer bashing - unless evidence justifies same!
Old Duffer ( in full brown nose mode!!)