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    Mechs and Armourers become one

    It's been officially announced now from EPAT. A Tech M and Eng Tech W will amalgamate in the next couple of years. Interesting times...
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    New Accomodation Model

    I've just been made aware that there is a petition on the Parliament Petitions website requesting a review of the New Accomodation Model as the author of the petition states that the implementation of it will negatively impact retention for a number of service personnel. Having looked over the...
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    TG1 goodbye Chf Tech

    The RAF inline with the move to professions is currently reviewing a proposal to remove the rank of CT for TG1. The new proposed rank structure for TG 1, 5 and 13 will be - Sgt, FS, WO2 and WO1. This proposal is looking to bring the engineering profession more in line with other RAF...
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    A/Cpl techie instructors

    To lead on from the recent thread regards Techies leaving and the whole retention payment for 5% (a guess lol) of trade group 1 thread I was recently made aware of an execs meeting which asked the question, would it be possible to have SAC(T)'s carrying out the role of instructor. A similar...
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    EngO or any other officer?

    A subject of discussion today within the tea bar. A couple of guys have gone for their commission and gone for Engineering officer but the question that was asked was 'whats the point '? They get paid the same as any other officer that doesn't have to have a degree or possibly run a first line...
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    Going for Commission.

    Evening all, Currently an aircraft techie and looking at possibly going to the dark side. Anyone know what is involved with the engineering officer training? I know I have IOT and Cosford but not sure of length of courses etc. Thanks folks.
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    Volunteering for posts.

    Hi Folks, Just looking for answers to this question. As many of you will know Manning advertise postings on their website and ask for volunteers. How do they go about choosing a person for the role? Is there some sort of ranking system? Also how long does it take for manning to inform you if...
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    TG1 PVR rate

    Just wondering if there's any official information or reports which detail techie manning levels regards PVR rates and the general feeling among us? I don't know about other A/C types but Typhoon force is dangerously under manned. Week by week my desk is lucky to have more than one JNCO in and...
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    Married quarters rent??

    Hey fellow e-goaters, I am going to be getting married soon and will be looking to move into married quarters, I am just wondering what the rent and council tax is for a house for just myself and wife? Thanks folks P.S. I am based at Leuchars if that will have any impact on costs? Thanks again.
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    Jabs, Jags, Injections for Holiday.

    Im going on Holiday to Egypt in September and Im just wondering if I am able to go to med centre and get my vaccinations or does the med centre only do vaccinations for detachments?? Any help will be greatly appreciated, thanks folks.
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    I hate the m6

    If you're like me, then you have to tackle the M6 or any other motorway on a regular basis and to be honest I think we must have the worst roads in the world. I have been travelling up the M6 for over a year now and I cant believe how many completely pointless and disrupting roadworks that...
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    Who to choose in election??

    With the general elections coming up Im a little unsure of who I want to vote for. What party is going to support the British armed forces the most??? Thanks folks.
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