Here's an idea!!!!!
Why don't we let the new DAS have a go. He couldn't be any worst than the previous encumberent.
As for being in the RAAF so what, when I started flying in 1974 virtually all the senior people were from my fathers generation ex WW II RAAF or RAN. Without doubt they were all good airman who guided not ruled.
If he, Skidmore, can use some old discipline on those who have built little empires then there is hope for the future.
The way to do it is like what the army use to do. If a recalciant wouldn't toe the line, then he got shipped off to shuffle paper clips but retained his rank. A couple of object lessons will bring the others into line. Use their own tactics pick on the weakest.
I look forward to what the future brings.