Has anyone one actually heard the transfer deal from the horses mouth. Or is it because of a Janes article written by CO CHF, who would clearly then back up his story by telling his Sqn's that its a done deal. Only asking because I have heard a different story from an equally credible source. Next issue is the training, whilst all 3 services train their QHIs using the CFS standard course at Shawbury, rear crew training is something of a crock of ****e. If the Chiefs can agree on a transfer of equipment, please can they enforce the same standard of rear crew selection and instructor training across the board regardless of platform too. Eg Rear crew are seleted at OASC and instructors qualify through the CFS.
PS that doesn't mean completing a 15 week course teaching me how to fire a wide variety of infantry weapons that I will never use and open and close a wildcat cabin door.