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Could one Sea Lord cover aviation and intelligence?

Giving aviation a separate Sea Lord would preserve the proposed intelligence portfolio.

Question

Would the Fifth Sea Lord combine aviation and intelligence?

Short answer

Probably not; the navy could create a Sixth Sea Lord for aviation.

Notes

Aviation and intelligence are separate responsibilities in this proposed organization. Once aviation requires representation at Sea Lord level, adding a sixth office would be a workable solution. Combining both portfolios under the Fifth Sea Lord is unlikely in this scenario.