PJI Watch
Could the same be applied to para training?
I'd agree with Airborne Aircrew that parachute training should remain with the RAF. Paras are just one client - albeit the largest. A typical para course will be about 80% para, with the rest made up of RM, a few gunners and medics (after P-company, so wearing maroon berets), a few baby SF, RAFR, and even the occasional fishhead (SPAG types). Best to have that lot controlled and trained by a neutral cadre of RAF. Besides, as AA also pointed out, the aircraft are controlled by RAF so RAF PJIs fit better into that command structure.
It's pretty much an accident of history that led to RAF PTIs down the back of the aircraft; same again with with the Army dispatchers. I'd be very reluctant to give up the 47AD guys so suffering the PJIs is a price I am willing to pay.
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You beat me to it - I was going to ask which Branch wanted the role of cutting the snips on a wedge because it involves an aircraft?
'...Must be an RAF branch because it is on an aircraft' is a bit tired.
As is 'awareness of Flight Safety issues....'
The genie is out - it really isn't that difficult!
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'...Must be an RAF branch because it is on an aircraft' is a bit tired.
As is 'awareness of Flight Safety issues....'
The genie is out - it really isn't that difficult!
G
