Melchett. I agree with the people being 'loaned' to the Army (more like Association Football teams than a crèche perhaps) as indeed I am 'loaned' to another Army formation. I remain, and am fiercely proud of being, in the RAF. However, the transfer of assets is less clear. They all transfered across to the LAND asset register (with the estate now transferred onto DIO). So how do we determine 'ownership' (especially with some of the ac going to the RN - but remaining in JHC)? It was interesting to note that the RAF role out of PAYD excluded Benson and Odiham as they were included in the Army contracts.
Now that capability directorates are being rusticated to single-Services, it would be interesting to see where responsibility for SH will sit. I honestly don't know this;but, whoever runs the capability has the money. Having the money gives a fair degree of ownership.