Yozzer - this is certainly the case in a number of RAF Force Elements that were subject to a capability health check conducted about 2 years ago. Over 300 officers and airmen were interviewed and many looked forward to going on ops - no bullsh!t secondary duties, correct spares and manning levels, doing the job 'for real', no pressure from CINC Home, chance to exerccise leadership away from the elf and safety straighjacket etc etc...