Kack article from the 'Professor', however...
Perhaps the RAF should have a much greater proportion of reserves including FTRS.
That way the FTRS can help defend the nation at home without being incumbered by the harmony red-herring.
The RAF Reserve, in much greater numbers, can deploy where required and only when the nation needs them. The RAF could then consist of a much smaller rump of Regular personnel to provide command, policy, continuity and training.
And if it all hits the fan, the FTRS fall-in with the requirements of the day.
FG (staunch Reserve advocate)