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    Army beards

    So now the Army have given permission for soldiers to grow beards does the RAF have to change it's policy? Soldiers can grow beards on leave without permission yet we have to ask permission and are on probation for 2 weeks to see if they meet the standard, is it time for all 3 services to now...
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    FS Pay Progression Beyond OR7-6

    Can someone confirm that non TG1 FS's can go beyond OR7-6 pay point i.e. to OR8-1? I only ask as the Pension Calculator shows me stopping at point OR7-6 even though I serve beyond that point, is that just a glitch in the Calculator?
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    Pay Rise Thoughts?

    I believe the AFPRB have submitted their report to the Treasury, bearing in mind the mood music coming from Government about holding back pay rises to stop inflation going any further what are everyone's thoughts on a fair % for HM Forces? My tuppence worth: Inflation projected to be over 11%...
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    Thought we'd got rid of this kind of behaviour?

    For once you can't blame the journos or say it's made up, the evidence is there for all to see, stand by for CMs and time in Collie. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9356797/Video-naked-young-RAF-recruit-initiation-ceremony-triggers-investigation.html
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    Project Astra

    Must admit I haven't read much about this but I heard today that there is consideration to drop to just 10 trade groups and to reduce the number of ranks. As this is a rumour site which trades will combine and which ranks are prime for the chop?
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    New uniform

    So hearing rumblings that CASWO is investigating new uniform options. So what's the Goaters thoughts? For me I would like a uniform where I don't have to explain to civvies that I'm in the RAF not the army (PCS) or on the rare occasion I wear blues it's made from the cheapest and most...
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    Search to be stood down for Corrie Mckeague

    Sad news, will we ever find out what really happened to him? I hope so for his families sake. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-43539468
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    Pay Protection Extended - Official

    Just seen the official announcement extending pay protection to Mar 2024, good news!
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    Pay restraint?

    No money for public sector pay rises? Seems the pot isn't completely empty. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39014192
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    PVR's

    So let's be honest, the only way that that anyone will realise that the new pay system is a shambles is if lots of people jump ship over the next few days/weeks. Who actually knows someone that has pulled the plug because of this?
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    Perfect Storm?

    So if I've got it right the following are all going to hit us over the next few months: Increased National Insurance contributions for all. 75% will be paying significantly more for their Quarters. New pay model. Tax credits cut/removed completely. New meaner pension. SDSR coming with reduced...
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    Latest FMDL Figures

    latest figures for the trade don't look good, we are now carrying 290 odd gaps through the ranks. We've tried offering Golden Hellos for Phase 2 trainees what else can manning do to alleviate the burden? It is a vicious circle, as gaps get bigger workloads go up and promotion slows making more...
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    State of TG4

    So found out a friend of mine has PVR'd and was quite shocked that the RAF can't hold onto some of our brightest and best guys due to various reasons i.e. lack of promotion prospects, poor morale, NEM, better prospects outside etc. Out of interest/nosiness I thought I'd start a poll to get a...
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    Enough is enough

    Am I the only one who is fed up of reading about how joining the Reserves is such a good idea? Every time I look at the MOD homepage it is the main story. How about admitting that "you're" never going to recruit the amount of Reserves needed and start concentrating "your" efforts on keeping the...
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    Appalling attack on cadet.

    The scum that did this should be locked up for years. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-29870960
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    PVR times go up

    PVR times on the up, 12 months for Sgt and FS, is it now official that we can't keep people in or are we still denying the mass exodus?
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    Time for action?

    It's about time we blew ISIL off the face of the earth: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-29195872 I appreciate this is probably what they want, that is to provoke a Muslim/Christian conflict that they can use as a rallying call for all disaffected Muslim men but we have to do something. It is only a...
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    Another new Trade title?

    Heard from a friend who had been briefed by Trade Sponsor that we are being rebranded yet again, CIS (Communication Information Specialist) was mentioned. Anyone able to deny or confirm? Personally I can't wait, it's another one to add to the list: 1. EL Mech AD 2. EL Tech AD 3. Eng Tech EL 4...
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    Civvy police fitness test

    Oh dear it appears old bill need to lay off the bacon rolls! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-27581533
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    Help to buy

    Apparently no help to buy if you're posted overseas and your family live with you. Inquired and was told the only way to qualify for the cash was to serve overseas on my own and my family move into the home purchased in the UK straight away. Now to me that doesn't give everyone a fair crack of...
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