Originally Posted by Grand Fromage
Do VR(T) Officers have any power outside of the ATC? As a regular Fg Off this question is one that often comes to light amongst colleagues who have been redressed by VR(T) Sqn Ldrs for not calling them sir at the end of every sentence (once even after holding a door open) and more confusingly from Plt and Fg Offs who have been pulled up for not saluting VR(T) Flt Lts.
As with anythinge else you salute the commision, not the person but no reason to salute a Flt Lt!! Politeness kills nobody, but common sense should prevail.
RayDarr,
If had met VR(T) officers and SNCOs who hold down busy full time jobs, have families in still put hundreds of hours in to the ATC. Give these guys some credit, you except credit in your ACR for your secondary duties, these guys get to wear a uniform instead. Would you work for free like they do?