Shaping the UK's Helicopter Force Post-Afghanistan
FarEastDriver, at Post 16, says he couldn't face the JHC brief, following the short speeches at the 'do' the night before.
I was at both events.
The JHC 'in depth' presentation was probably the most comprehensive and 'this is how it is guys (and gals)' I have heard in many a long day. I learned a great deal and it helped me to understand better the many and complex issues faced by JHC and what is being done to address these in the present climate and in the face of uncertainty.
As a consequence, I hope I can now take a more balanced view of what I hear and read elsewhere.
Old Duffer
I was at both events.
The JHC 'in depth' presentation was probably the most comprehensive and 'this is how it is guys (and gals)' I have heard in many a long day. I learned a great deal and it helped me to understand better the many and complex issues faced by JHC and what is being done to address these in the present climate and in the face of uncertainty.
As a consequence, I hope I can now take a more balanced view of what I hear and read elsewhere.
Old Duffer
Be careful about reading too much into the US Army training model. Their aim is to get their aircrew onto the frontline as quickly as possible and learn "on the job". It works pretty well for them because they have a relatively large pool of very experienced captains to pass on the knowledge. They are also prepared to accept a higher accident rate. I can't see either of those things happening in our system!
