Sir Jock to be new CDS
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Lots of examples there, and if you note the tone of my last I indicated that in certain circumstances within the Service I agree that it is unacceptable because it could lead to problems that could affect the efficiency or working of a unit.
For example, it would be highly undesirable for an officer to became involved with an SAC or SACW [ok, I'll qualify that and say 'on the same unit'] because it could lead to disciplinary problems.
It is unforgiveable for a serviceman to become involved with another serviceman's wife [on a par, say, with stealing from one's comrades - betrayal of trust, etc].
But whose business is it, and how does it affect the Service, if the Reds leader gets involved with a civi?
The honesty and integrity aspect I don't dismiss - it's just that after so many years in the Forces, having seen things like 'breathalise positive and it's admin discharge before it goes to court' change over the years to '3 positive court episodes and finally we'll take away your Sqn' - I have been dragged into recognising that things do change and have had to accept that. I don't necessarily subscribe to all the changes, but have had to accept, nonetheless, that change has happened.
30 years ago, who would have thought that you would eventually be able to get family accommodation if you were unmarried [but stable relationship] or homosexual?
Lots of examples there, and if you note the tone of my last I indicated that in certain circumstances within the Service I agree that it is unacceptable because it could lead to problems that could affect the efficiency or working of a unit.
For example, it would be highly undesirable for an officer to became involved with an SAC or SACW [ok, I'll qualify that and say 'on the same unit'] because it could lead to disciplinary problems.
It is unforgiveable for a serviceman to become involved with another serviceman's wife [on a par, say, with stealing from one's comrades - betrayal of trust, etc].
But whose business is it, and how does it affect the Service, if the Reds leader gets involved with a civi?
The honesty and integrity aspect I don't dismiss - it's just that after so many years in the Forces, having seen things like 'breathalise positive and it's admin discharge before it goes to court' change over the years to '3 positive court episodes and finally we'll take away your Sqn' - I have been dragged into recognising that things do change and have had to accept that. I don't necessarily subscribe to all the changes, but have had to accept, nonetheless, that change has happened.
30 years ago, who would have thought that you would eventually be able to get family accommodation if you were unmarried [but stable relationship] or homosexual?
4* LUCKY?
A 4* who got lucky?
Little known Kipper pilot (without combat experience) is bright enough to be a 2* when his Gp is merged with Fighter Command and gets to be AOC.
Then goes off to write doctrinal rubbish at the Joint Staff College.
Comes back as 3* deputy commander of the pointy end of the RAF.
Becomes commander of the pointy end and also leads the last big push - with great doctrine but no combat experience. The push going pretty much to plan.
However, he lets his PSO push out cr@p like "don't use AP as an abbreviation for Air Power as it demeans its importance..." - now that's important!
Would I like to see this man as CAS...I could think of better. In summary, bloody nice chap, good brain and good at getting younger birds but b@gger all pointy-jet combat experience and doctrine-centric - no thanks!
Sorry Sir B but GT gets my vote...If I had one!
LJ
Little known Kipper pilot (without combat experience) is bright enough to be a 2* when his Gp is merged with Fighter Command and gets to be AOC.
Then goes off to write doctrinal rubbish at the Joint Staff College.
Comes back as 3* deputy commander of the pointy end of the RAF.
Becomes commander of the pointy end and also leads the last big push - with great doctrine but no combat experience. The push going pretty much to plan.
However, he lets his PSO push out cr@p like "don't use AP as an abbreviation for Air Power as it demeans its importance..." - now that's important!
Would I like to see this man as CAS...I could think of better. In summary, bloody nice chap, good brain and good at getting younger birds but b@gger all pointy-jet combat experience and doctrine-centric - no thanks!
Sorry Sir B but GT gets my vote...If I had one!
LJ
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Leon Jabachjabicz. Spot on! *urridge is no hot shot. Seems he got to the top by force of luck and timing. He is full of management speak and has a PHd in gobbledegook. The RAF deserves better and sharper. He also let his MA/PSO routinely wear a clip on tie; that is all one needs to say in assessing his judgement.
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