BEagle ...
Many thanks and all understood ... I totally agree about the apparent 'confusion' given terminology ... Having, many years ago, had the responsibility of doing the amendments for JSP318 and the Flying Order Book, I'm more accustomed to 'Hard Law' mandatory regulations and Military Orders.
... And if I'm honest, don't see the logic of moving away (for the Military) from a Military Orders model. Presumably it was expedient for the MAA to lift an existing regulatory 'framework' and then 'adapt' in the wake of Haddon Cave.
Simply out of curiosity ... Does anyone know what (regular) 'mechanics' exist for the MAA to ensure compliance ? Do they, say for example, audit all of 22 Groups FO's ?