Originally Posted by
Haraka
What is left now that is not direct support to the other Forces and therefore arguably should not be directly subordinated to them?
"Air Defence of the U.K." hardly bears serious examination as justification for continued further independence.
As Air Defence of the UK was an RN responsibility . . .
What is not in direct support?
I suppose all assets can be considered useable in direct support so the question is what missions remain that are not in direct support?
Rivet Joint could possibly regain the strategic role enjoyed by the Comets/Nimrods of 51 Sqn.
Would a counter air campaign be best controlled by a battlefield commander or at a higher level with a specialist air advisor?
Interdiction, is it still a viable role or would the battlefield commander want to retain the assets?