This is a bit of an unknown quantity with the change of approval processes. Previously, we used the TAF for activity approvals, with a handy flowchart; if it was an ‘Army lead’ activity then safety assurance was for the Army to do, and if they signed it off, then it would be approved automatically by the RAFAC side.
That’s separate from financial approval/CACE which has been trickier as fieldcraft isn’t being prioritised, so this has led to some issues; although to be fair I did get approval for a joint exercise in June, if not without faff.