New Generals?

[pym]

Absolutely misplaced in the man mentioned. Once promoted the game changes and they become political pawns as opposed to having in depth loyalty to the branch or units they came from.

Early was prepared to sacrifice the reserve to maintain a three brigade structure.

apologies for dislike - clumsy fingers on phone

[DeV]

Being a leader sometimes making unpopular decisions

[Bravo20]

Anyway back to VADM Mellett.

Looking at the press release 1) This is a nomination to be a candidate, there is no guarantee that he will get it 2) It doesn't become vacant until November 2018 so it is over a year away 3) Is it a full time position? It is a council of European Chiefs of Staff, the role is to be the chairman. That doesn't necessarily mean that it is a full time position or that it involves or requires a promotion.

[Auldsod]

Anyway back to VADM Mellett.

Looking at the press release 1) This is a nomination to be a candidate, there is no guarantee that he will get it 2) It doesn't become vacant until November 2018 so it is over a year away 3) Is it a full time position? It is a council of European Chiefs of Staff, the role is to be the chairman. That doesn't necessarily mean that it is a full time position or that it involves or requires a promotion.

It's a full time position for the Chairman so there would be a new CoS if the Admiral was appointed. Not sure about the requirement for a promotion but all others holders have had been full Generals (or equivalent) so I’d imagine that makes it a four star position. Also, one would imagine that the Chair would need to have at least parity of rank with the others on the committee and also so as to have enough prestige and influence for the position. If VADM Mellett does get accepted, I’d find it difficult to see him not getting a promotion (and the legislative changes required) to go with the job.

[hedgehog]

Time for an infantry COS to make infantry great again ;-)

MIGA

[hedgehog]

Being a leader sometimes making unpopular decisions

Markie got Markie promoted.

I really thought he'd be great, he was shite and I was so wrong.

Markie boy spent more time on his personal PR than he did looking after his troops, that's his troops, lest anyone try and deflect his responsibility for the troops he leads.

The best thing Markie boy can do for the DF is f Uck off to whatever top job he has wormed for himself and let someone

Who is prepared to lead the DF, take the wheel and fix the stinking pile of shite Markie left.

If you disagree with me, tell me 3 positive things he did to enhance the life of a Pte, an Airman and a Sailor.

I've been wrong before, I thought he'd make a great COS.

[DeV]

Markie got Markie promoted.

I really thought he'd be great, he was shite and I was so wrong.

Markie boy spent more time on his personal PR than he did looking after his troops, that's his troops, lest anyone try and deflect his responsibility for the troops he leads.

The best thing Markie boy can do for the DF is f Uck off to whatever top job he has wormed for himself and let someone

Who is prepared to lead the DF, take the wheel and fix the stinking pile of shite Markie left.

If you disagree with me, tell me 3 positive things he did to enhance the life of a Pte, an Airman and a Sailor.

I've been wrong before, I thought he'd make a great COS.

I was actually referring to DE

The current COS has a different approach to previous COSs. A lot more face time, the corporate vision, being the face of the DF, optics, listening to concerns etc etc etc

It is an approach used by some business leaders

[hedgehog]

I was actually referring to DE

The current COS has a different approach to previous COSs. A lot more face time, the corporate vision, being the face of the DF, optics, listening to concerns etc etc etc

It is an approach used by some business leaders

I kind of was thinking of DE and comparing him to MM.

[hptmurphy]

Absolutely misplaced in the man mentioned. Once promoted the game changes and they become political pawns as opposed to having in depth loyalty to the branch or units they came from.

Early was prepared to sacrifice the reserve to maintain a three brigade structure.

I have no issues about the preservation of structures etc. but when a man doesn't practise what he preaches his credibility becomes undone, but as I said CoS is all but a political appointment with no real teeth.

Sean McCann was another toothless tiger who fell badly at the first hurdle
Mark Mellet would have been far more effective for the NS as DCOS.

[DeV]

I have no issues about the preservation of structures etc. but when a man doesn't practise what he preaches his credibility becomes undone, but as I said CoS is all but a political appointment with no real teeth.

Sean McCann was another toothless tiger who fell badly at the first hurdle
Mark Mellet would have been far more effective for the NS as DCOS.

MM was a DCOS

COS, DCOS and ACOS General staff appointments aren't about being good for a particular part of the DF, they are about the whole DF

[hptmurphy]

MM was a DCOS

COS, DCOS and ACOS General staff appointments aren't about being good for a particular part of the DF, they are about the whole DF

Exactly he was far more effective as DCOS

[DeV]

Didn't he increase the size of the fleet by 12.5% as COS

[na grohmití]

Didn't he increase the size of the fleet by 12.5% as COS

Nope.
When he was FOCNS we had an 8 ship navy.
We still have an 8 Ship navy with him as COS.
Don't count your chickens etc...

[apod]

Yeah.With no one to crew the ninth ship.
Good planning there.
If Eithne and the peacocks are all replaced with an MRV and 2x MCM vessels that still leaves us at 8 ships.Now even if you transfer the old crews onto the new ships(and the MRV will most likely need a bigger crew than Eithne anyway) you still won't have the boddies to crew the new OPV.
Genius.

PS: Sorry for discussing squid issues in the groundpounder section.Back on thread.

[ias]

Yeah.With no one to crew the ninth ship.
Good planning there.
If Eithne and the peacocks are all replaced with an MRV and 2x MCM vessels that still leaves us at 8 ships.Now even if you transfer the old crews onto the new ships(and the MRV will most likely need a bigger crew than Eithne anyway) you still won't have the boddies to crew the new OPV.
Genius.

PS: Sorry for discussing squid issues in the groundpounder section.Back on thread.

That would make nine, 2 x P50, 4 x P60, 2 x MCM, and 1 x MRV, total = 9.

[na grohmití]

You assume that the 4th P60 (which has not yet seen water) is not a replacement for either P40.

[DeV]

You assume that the 4th P60 (which has not yet seen water) is not a replacement for either P40.

Remains to be seen

Either way the biggest investment in the DF in its history



Also MM (and his ADC/MA not sure of her official title) did tandem jumps with the ARW this week

[Truck Driver]

Remains to be seen

Either way the biggest investment in the DF in its history



Also MM (and his ADC/MA not sure of her official title) did tandem jumps with the ARW this week

PSO (Personal Staff Officer)?

[ias]

You assume that the 4th P60 (which has not yet seen water) is not a replacement for either P40.

No, l was simply adding what apod said to the OPVs in service or on order. My limited knowledge on the topic though leads me to believe that MCMs and MRVs are very different from our OPVs.