Totally agree HS - I've also been hammered on here for suggesting the Carriers would hoover up all the matelots we have.
Interesting ideas about a "flexible" armed forces - but it would mean a MAJOR change - if people are in & out they won't accept the small minded disciplinarians and stupid rules.
Of course good NCO's and Officers lead from the front and will have no problem but unfortunatley there are still too many who fall back on "I out rank you - do what I say"