Originally Posted by DK338
In the current military climate with people on OOA operating in real danger I personally find reprehensible that there are characters out there enjoying all the benefits of the RAF but not being liable for miltary service. Not on I'm afraid!
err... what benefits?
I get free initial issue of uniform - I have to pay for any new uniform I need.
If I get to go to annual camp - I get to use the mess and get cheap beer for a week.
I get paid at the appropriate rate for up to 28 days a year for taking time off from my paid employment to run weekend activities and week-long camps for the kids...
big deal.... I'm not in it for the money, not in it for the uniform, the cheap beer is probably the only draw for me
and yes, actually VR(T) are liable for call up in extreme circumstances (not that it's likely to happen mind!)