We (the RAF) need to get better at the art of politicking. IMHO this is classic example of the Navy preparing the ground for the up and coming Strategic Review. Have an academic peddle some ideas that twit politicians can hang their hat on ... where the Senior Uniformed Brass can deny any such skulduggery.
Courtney calls it right ... Army, Navy and Air Firce are a COLLECTIVE Team ... and must operate as such.
Coff.