Perhaps I should have expanded somewhat in the earlier post, unfortunately I didn't have time.
Good to see common sense prevail in that Op allowance has been approved - having experienced Telic and Herrick since inception, Ellamy, by far, has been the most interesting th I've experienced so far; eg several unknown hostiles airborne and numerous spikes from various systems.
Without going into too much detail, the divisiveness is due to the qualification criteria does not appear to include AWACS or tanker crews, which I understand has been met with total disbelief.
Anyone who has experienced Ellamy will know nothing can be achieved without both elements, with both elements still operating under an albeit reduced threat.
The fact that the FJ and Apache fleet should qualify is beyond question, however, all enablers should qualify too as there is now a huge perception of being kicked in the teeth again.