Yes, however there has been a subtle move toward democracy rather than typical military autocracy over the last few years, with many thinking they can use the threat of PVR to get their own way. In fairness, there are other pressures on individuals - working spouses or compassionate/family preferences for remaining S of the border, which Manning do their best to accomodate.
If you want to fly Typhoon after Hawk training, you have to accept reality: the chances are high that you'll do a tour or more at Lossie.
Inevitably these are always eventually worked out between the Poster and the individual.