MARQUESS of TULLIBARDINEasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether officers who have passed their examination for tactical fitness for command are ever passed over and juniors given the command; and, if so, whether he will take steps to avoid the hardship of requiring officers to pass an examination and obtain a certificate that is absolutely valueless in the eyes of the authorities?
§ Colonel SEELYBy passing the tactical fitness examination an officer becomes qualified for consideration for selection, but secures no claim to promotion. There are other factors which determine an officer's fitness for the responsible position of commanding a unit.