I understand that the E-3D Component is having difficulty filling its slots for Fighter Controllers. Seemingly the supply of capable controllers from the ground environment is in danger of drying up. It appears that soon, with the introduction of Typhoon and the run down of the F3 fleet, we will have a surplus of F3 Navs. These mates clearly understand air defence (at least from a certain angle!) and one supposes that they are reasonably switched on cookies. Would it not make a whole lot of sense to train those that wish to as Fighter Controllers specifically for the E-3D?
No doubt the Fighter Control Branch would have something to say about this but it does seem a logical solution, unless you believe otherwise…
