In amongst the usual boring FOI releases and Transparency Data the MoD has published the appointment letters for most of the major programmes;
Well worth a read, some interesting dates and milestones to be found.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-appointment-letters-for-government-major-projects-portfolio-gmpp-senior-responsible-owners-sros
Cool so heavy responsibility to these big wigs.
What a load of piffle…take this gem,
“As Armoured Infantry 2026 is in policy development, in your case this means that you will not be held personallya ccountable for delivery and cannot be called by Select Committees. DP&AS will notify you of the point at which Armoured Infantry 2016 moves into implementation; if this is during your tenure you will from that point be personally accountable.”
So a chap is appointed to ‘command the delivery’ of a policy yet to be formalised, that may only be delivered in later years and the implementation of said policy only occurring long after he has left the service.