Geardown, that's great if you're writing a job spec for someone working at Aldi or the Police Service. Service personnel join knowing that they go on operations (they certainly do in the Army anyway) and they also know that going on operations can bring certain hardships. The 'expeditionary' nature of SHADER may mean that things aint going to be like living on a station in the UK. We are not on about treating people like ****e, merely hinting that lower management has failed and those that chose to go public maybe need their expectations managed somewhat. Is it because they thought 'ah, we're in Akrotiri -sunshine posting!' but the reality is they are there to deliver effect on an operation and cant nip down to nipple beach for a brandy sour?
Which sqn was it that hit the news down a local town in Italy not that long ago?
Jimlad, totally agree.