6.20 We are conscious that the proposals set out above do not cover the full range of the Head Office's responsibilities. They are intended to provide a framework for the detailed work the Department will now need to embark on to design the new Head Office.
6.21 That design will need to evolve as the Department embeds the new financial model, sets up Joint Forces Command and implements Defence Transformation. We recommend that the Department takes stock of progress after about two years and considers whether the proposed role and structure of the Head Office, including the requirement, role and seniority of both the 2nd PUS and the VCDS remain valid.