Career Break Admin Blah
StopStart,
Currently on a 3 year career break, and it was remarkably easy to apply for - then again that was probably due to the manning levels in my trade (I know of a couple of blunty officers also on career breaks, and the rules apply to both airmen and officers). Anyway, JSP 760 Leaflet 18 entitled 'Career Breaks' outlines the rules and regs and states:
'...CBs are granted at the absolute discretion of the Service; they are not a right and will only be permitted where manning margins allow and where they do not compromise operational capability'
(BTW, the underlining is taken from the leaflet, not added by me for effect)
The application form (for the RAF) is AP3392 Vol 2 Leaflet 1702 Annex A, and as suggested by others the first port of call will be your Desk Officer.
Not sure if you are planning on working during your career break, but the regs state that you are not allowed to work in certain areas, such as fireman, policeman, security guard/bouncer (none of which I suspect apply to you); however, one that may is for a 'defence or security related firm'.
Good luck.
NP20