Canberras post about the use of Military controllers is the third or fourth time I have seen this in the last few days. One occasion was on the NATS Swanwick notice board, I presume that he is referring to EX Military controllers who will be put through a shortened course by virtue of their military experience.
This is not meant as a criticism of Military ATC staff, they do a fine job within the Military enviroment, however Civil ATC is an entirely different discipline. I would suggest that if the situation were reversed most civil ATCers would not demand a shortened course by virtue of their civil ATC experience.
I must admit that I get a little annoyed with the presumption of some of our Military ATC colleagues. RANT OVER !