Future Force Design Principles Plan (FFDP)

[thax]

While it is hard to argue the RNZAF is very top heavy, accuracy in reporting is still helpful. As at the 2023 nominal roll the RNZAF had 21 GPCAPTs (all branches) and 75 WGCDRs (27 OPS, 23 LOG and 25 OPSPT).

[gibbo]

Feb 16, 2024 8:12:12 GMT 12 skyhawkdon said:

This is worth a watch/listen. vimeo.com/showcase/10758106/video/890132826?fbclid=IwAR33pbbuYBTDtzsizpqlRLkN5lQFnOyL1nfpOGMrGP5UrSGb_QSOqUKKyu8

LOL can't quite beleive I sat & watched that but 1.5x speed does help!  Very clear the message is finally getting thru to both sides of parliamnet but boy I hope the CDF pushes back on any capability divestment!  What they overlook of course is even the most mundane of 'back room' roles supports the frontline as CDF points out & to lose them does impact the front line to varying degrees.

The 2 key ponts made I thought were interesting is that CDF states the upcoming DCP is not going vary hugely from the 2019 one & is 'not proposing significant change at this time' ...clearly any focus will be on recruitment & retention initially.  Also strongly hints what we expect in that the SH2G won't make it to 2028 & an interim will likely be required ...if the push capability divestment it'll be B757 & SH2G that go in my book.

And finally the Secretaries' comment that discussions with Australia have been 'more intense' in the last 18 months clealrly reflecting where the new found focus on the NZDF from within Govt is being driven ...got to be a good thing!

[gibbo]

Feb 16, 2024 12:25:39 GMT 12 thax said:

While it is hard to argue the RNZAF is very top heavy, accuracy in reporting is still helpful. As at the 2023 nominal roll the RNZAF had 21 GPCAPTs (all branches) and 75 WGCDRs (27 OPS, 23 LOG and 25 OPSPT).

Fairly obvious really, that is a way to keep them promoted & pay rises to keep them & their experience onboard.

[Deane B]

Feb 16, 2024 12:25:39 GMT 12 thax said:

While it is hard to argue the RNZAF is very top heavy, accuracy in reporting is still helpful. As at the 2023 nominal roll the RNZAF had 21 GPCAPTs (all branches) and 75 WGCDRs (27 OPS, 23 LOG and 25 OPSPT).

The numbers I quoted were passed to me by a friend who is still serving. Maybe the list they had included Honorary positions although still a big difference.