72 Sqn trouble
Join Date: Jul 2019
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I can’t be bothered to re-read the post by some utter turkey above have a tantrum about if this or FB is the place to discus.
if the system you have isn’t working then... of course it is.
From the CAS down to the Sqn LAC you answer to the taxpayer, who pays for your shiny kit.
The intermediary here is the government who get asked the interesting questions by tax payer.
You are training people to fight, it’s a good idea to be efficient and effective with that training. It doesn’t read like that is happening at all, and those that now resort to ‘whistle blowing’ don’t want the system to fail, really.
This is why the head of the RAF needs to be a civilian. Not someone who makes Xmas videos.
if the system you have isn’t working then... of course it is.
From the CAS down to the Sqn LAC you answer to the taxpayer, who pays for your shiny kit.
The intermediary here is the government who get asked the interesting questions by tax payer.
You are training people to fight, it’s a good idea to be efficient and effective with that training. It doesn’t read like that is happening at all, and those that now resort to ‘whistle blowing’ don’t want the system to fail, really.
This is why the head of the RAF needs to be a civilian. Not someone who makes Xmas videos.
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: England
Posts: 559
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..............
May your God help us if this ever comes to pass.......
I would retire immediately........
Oops, I have retired already - thankfully..............
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Truro
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Originally Posted by Ewan Whosearmy
The heretofore mentioned civilian head of the RAF could be ex-RAF. Would that really be so bad?
Can I ask the prune where the members think Leadership stops and arrogance takes over?
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.
a civilian at the to cannot be any worse than what presently exists.
Last edited by popeye107; 9th Apr 2021 at 07:44.
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"The heretofore mentioned civilian head of the RAF could be ex-RAF. Would that really be so bad?
"Perhaps the Secretary of State for defence could be a serving Officer of any service. CDS Perhaps?
"Perhaps the Secretary of State for defence could be a serving Officer of any service. CDS Perhaps?
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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?
"Perhaps the Secretary of State for defence could be a serving Officer of any service. CDS Perhaps?
"Perhaps the Secretary of State for defence could be a serving Officer of any service. CDS Perhaps?
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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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.
Oh do tell. We're all ears.
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