"Originally Posted by The Rocket
Another little belter that was kept on the QT for as long as possible is the fact that as of the end of March, only days spent on "operations or op-focussed " detachments will count towards a DWR credit.
This means that all of the days you spend away on Flag, TLP, CQWI, etc..etc.. DO NOT COUNT FOR ANYTHING
SO in theory, people may be spending 6 months away each year on det, then return to a nice little DWR for 4-6 months.
Seriously now, how on God's earth are they expecting to retain personnel with working conditions like these?
Rocket - this has always been the case, it is not a new JPAism.
For those not in the now about DWR credits. The are used when selecting Ground Trades personnel for NFU operational (and FI) detachments. They do not apply to officers and NCAircrew nor are they used for selecting ground trades for FU detachments."
There is suprisingly a way around this
but you must have good management who will back you to the hilt and as always have your facts straight. Should some one be "selected" for a DWR but has done more than the required for a freeze "90 in a 12 month perioc iirc) a polite conversation followed by a letter to the drafter should sort out and get you positive results. It has for a couple of people who worked for me. One of whom had 120 (63 operational) days in nine months but was still selected for a Falklands tour.
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