sigh … as you asked i happen to be an OC of a sqn with 127 cadets, average parade strength of 90. Have a excellent staff and senior cadet team. We are active on all core activities on offer. We go on expeds in the UK and overseas. We fundraise a huge amount for local charities and ourselves. We have 2 minibuses and 2 landrovers on unit. So in answer to your “comment” yes I am an OC at the coalface and not in an ivory tower, and nor do i wish to be in such a place … if such a place actually exists. My team and I are positive in our outlook, the glass is always full. We do get frustrated with paperwork and process but for the sake of the cadets we adapt and overcome and move forward. Hope that answers your question … and yes we are an ATC squadron not a CCF private school.