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Old 8th Apr 2021, 20:28
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Originally Posted by ex-fast-jets
"This is why the head of the RAF needs to be a civilian"

May your God help us if this ever comes to pass.......

I would retire immediately........

Oops, I have retired already - thankfully..............
The heretofore mentioned civilian head of the RAF could be ex-RAF. Would that really be so bad?
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Old 8th Apr 2021, 21:15
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"The heretofore mentioned civilian head of the RAF could be ex-RAF. Would that really be so bad?
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Perhaps the Secretary of State for defence could be a serving Officer of any service. CDS Perhaps?
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Old 8th Apr 2021, 21:22
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Originally Posted by cynicalint
"The heretofore mentioned civilian head of the RAF could be ex-RAF. Would that really be so bad?
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Perhaps the Secretary of State for defence could be a serving Officer of any service. CDS Perhaps?
Good point, should it be law? If an when Labour get in they may well struggle.
I think an experienced CEO would easily manage the RAF, finance acumen and real world experience are met. Not driving a mower through the Mess, like we did in Lasrbruch.
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Old 8th Apr 2021, 21:46
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Having heard of an unfortunate interaction at Lossiemouth last week, I would say leadership and common sense go no higher than Flt Lt now, and above that stupidity and arrogance excel.

Oh do tell. We're all ears.
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Currently reading this

Tales From the Headquarters: A year at RAF Cranwell

Seems nothing has changed just the prices keep going up, and people just want to keep ticking pre-promotion boxes.
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