Reserves
Given the recent news about a greater use of reserves, is there a hidden agenda in here somewhere?
At present, there are four (?) classes of reserves FC, HC, LC plus the Class CC, the latter being paid as civil servants but still holding a commission and being gazetted. Many Full Time Reserve Service posts are filled by guys and gals who still want to be in 'the business' but on terms which suit them.
It seems that many more posts might be designated for FTRS candidates and this would reduce the size of the Main Stream pool.
I do, however, think it dangerous to compartmentalise people. I know of many who are good leaders but hopeless staff officers and others who are the reverse. I also have a concern that, at present, there are insufficient ACSC places to service the need for Executive Stream appointments.
Given the overwhelming problems being faced by the armed forces at present, I would urge caution about introducing a new career grading system just now.
Old Duffer