I know of 2 WSOp (ALM) who have 'good' civilian job offers on the table and are told that it will take over 12 months to escape by PVR. Both are 22 year+
Surely PMA are taking the urine here, for a precident must have been set many times over. Although I hear that the Chinny mate who handed in his ID card on the way out is now 'Mad' and therfore to be medically discharged.
Despite the 5 year hold on PAS guys PVRing being utter bolleax, I still suspect that Apr 08 will be the threashold for many a PVR.
We could stay in and get:
1) Job satisfaction.
2) 3 'get you home leave warrants' per year.
3) A Doctor or Dentist when you need one.
4) Appreciation for a job well done.
5) Secure home life.
6) Free food and accomodation when sent on a Course.
7) Ditto when posted away from 'home'.
8) A career path.
...and that is before I put any real thought into it.
If PMA are entitled to demand their final 12 months, then there is no real differance between PVR and NGR. JPA will still not accept a PVR, it has to be done 'manually' by the Chief Clerk.