Yes. Guilty of double standards. One for upgrades and another for DEC. The very scenario I suggested would damage the mindset of Company First Officers coming up for Commands. At least they sacked him. Once again, one witnesses the knee jerk re-action by managers who, simply, cannot manage. Upgrading is a specialist field & one that I was involved with for decades. Direct entry recruitment is, also, very specialised. Very important to get both right. My company tried very hard to explain this in both areas and tried to avoid the situation where an upgrade failure felt that others in the LHS were more worthy in the Company eyes but less capable. The huge risk is that FO's start leaving. The very people who should be encouraged to stay. Another reminder of how bereft of managerial skill this once mighty company has become.