Tuc,
Its slightly different than that. People arent afraid perse, they understand the culture has definitely changed post HC and much good work has happened on the periphery. The problem is after 2 failed campaigns and overstretch for 10 years and no pay rise,people are losing the will to care. They are getting on with what we have got and looking for the light at the end of the tunnel they are digging for themselves through career progression.
People know there are plenty in the system to replace their positions if it all gets too much and people would still much prefer to fly with resource limitations than give that up for a desk, face potential FP cuts or get posted to the @rse end of the UK.
They also recognize that people who create problems rather than muddle on arent particularly well liked in the military, not in some cases without good reason. I think the Operations issues we face are distinct from the Engineering/PT/Procurement ones. The overarching issue we face is the MAA are too focussed on ensurance (over regulation) and not looking at the assurance (sp?) piece (improved/wider training, more trained personnel, more spares attaining higher standards, training for excellence rather than simply competence). Its easy to change the MRP, its difficult and expensive to increase manpower, improve training etc. Such is life.
