Actually, the MCA and DfT have recruited a team of SME's from the RAF and RN who are current operators. So they may not be as green as they are cabbage looking!
Actually No Vote Joe, the boys straight out of the RAF/RN have no 'commercial world' experience...that is the problem that leads to the issues that are being alluded to. Lack of understanding = the end product for the coal face will not be the optimum option that can be afforded and provided. Not disrespect to their SAR experience, just it is military based i.e not real world.
To keep their fat DFT salaries they will be 'yes' men, in the end it all comes down to money.