Jet11 as am active Balpa member who has (like many of my colleagues) volounteered for this task I am sure I and my colleagues will do all that is necessary for the task in hand relevant to the the circumstances pertaining at the time.This government dispensation will allow planned rostering 3 weeks in advance by the operators of duty periods way in excess of what is currently considered prudent and many would say that is far to generous.3 weeks in advance is not an emergency!!!!.The thinking is not joined up.Is the government trying to skimp on the cost of repatriating injured personnel by permitting the planning in advance of what would be considered an unacceptable standard of operation.What are your plans for the forthcoming war?????.You clearly enjoy union bashing.