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We all know that the crabs are the past (post, future) masters of the PR war. That is their mission statement. ( the real one, not the fluffy thing put for general release!)
However.
As this is generally an aviation part of the world, I would like to welcome our other brothers of the 'stick to the ground', and our general blades, the senior service, here by default.
If one goes to the Tube of U, the crabs are very well represented, very professional, sound, film etc.
If you ask for a Bootie or an "Army chap band", like the Guards, v poor quality et al. Why?
However.
As this is generally an aviation part of the world, I would like to welcome our other brothers of the 'stick to the ground', and our general blades, the senior service, here by default.
If one goes to the Tube of U, the crabs are very well represented, very professional, sound, film etc.
If you ask for a Bootie or an "Army chap band", like the Guards, v poor quality et al. Why?
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Correct me if I am wrong but what you are asking is why are the RAF Videos on you tube so much better quality (as you put it - well represented, very professional, sound, film etc.) than any from the Army ?
the crabs are the past (post, future) masters of the PR war
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Agree with RP, the Senior Service does PR very well, and far better than either of the other Services. Journos are made very welcome in the Wardroom and the Phot branch is good at spotting photo opportunities and sending them up the line.
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Well if it is the case the Navy are top, then we need an amendment
Corrected version : The Poo rises to the top, does it not?
That's better, I can understand it too, after all the film industry, as is indeed the Navy, full of luvvies
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The cream rises to the top, does it not?
That's better, I can understand it too, after all the film industry, as is indeed the Navy, full of luvvies
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My experience has been that every Service thinks the others are better at PR than themselves!
Normally phrased along the lines of "We would have kept (insert pet capability here) if we'd been as good at the bull**** as the Army/Navy/Air Force"
Normally phrased along the lines of "We would have kept (insert pet capability here) if we'd been as good at the bull**** as the Army/Navy/Air Force"
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'Beware Naval officers bearing drinks!'
However, the world has moved on.
Betty's Grey funnel line has been cut so much that we would lose the Cod war, let alone the new Cold war brewing.
Betty's camping service, Similar. (change Cod war with any other similar pointless conflict)
However, all is not lost.
Betty's flying circus is still preforming as the bastion of defence against all bad people, be they Russkii's, Germans, Klingons, Romulans etc.
Why do they have this 'rep' amongst the masses? Is it posters of a rock ape, sorry RAF rgt, looking butch? A loader looking....travelled.....?
No.
They have You-tube and the Dead Sparrows.
panem et circenses, to keep the Mob happy.
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I don't suppose the Army really give a toss about PR.
Though I did have to laugh when an FOI request (I believe by a newspaper) asked for the expenses claimed by then-CGS Gen Sir Richard Dannatt. The PR machine did an excellent job of pointing out that CGS had organized a BBQ for over 100 people, the makings for which were bought at Lidl.
Still, I can't remember much PR, either positive or negative about the Army.
Though I did have to laugh when an FOI request (I believe by a newspaper) asked for the expenses claimed by then-CGS Gen Sir Richard Dannatt. The PR machine did an excellent job of pointing out that CGS had organized a BBQ for over 100 people, the makings for which were bought at Lidl.
Still, I can't remember much PR, either positive or negative about the Army.
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Never ever over imbibe and PPRuNe! Whilst watching Military Bands on you tube and then spout drivel! 
