Any of the contributors to this thread actually been deployed as part of this det who can support the allegations made?
And just for the RAF-bashers posting on this thread isn't Akrotiri a Permanent Joint Operating Base and therefore falls under the (rules and) responsibility of PJHQ and not AIR Command? Would love to know whether the AVM was from PJHQ or AOC 1 Gp......
Also, whilst things may have changed since my PJHQ bunker time I think it is part of the J5 Division (for all the 'oldies' out there J5 have responsibility for crisis and deliberate planning) so I guess whilst the desk officer responsible may be light blue the DACOS (Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff - gp capt or equiv) and/or ACOS (Assistant Chief of Staff - 1*) could well be a sailor or a soldier (or even a booty!).