Lonewolf, wasn't meant to poke, just to point out the IFS concept is still alive somewhere in the DoD. I don't actually know too much about the current system as I went through the previous IFT program. As you said, it needs to be standardized, my experience was with a AF base flying club with mostly retired military pilots or maintenance NCOs (who subsequently earned a CFI) as the primary IPs, and they were excellent. However, I know guys who ended up training with a mom and pop organization and while they got a PPL within the required 50 hours (very easy when that is your only job) it did little to prepare them for military style and pace of instruction.
I don't agree with the continual "it's too complex for a basic trainer" mindset, as if two engines is some monumental shift, but it definitely is more expensive and there is probably a cheaper way to do business.