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Old 6th Jun 2010, 13:18
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Irrespective of whether someone who has served in the sandpit and other taxing theatres believes that the FI is not a 'real' operational tour, it remains the case that it is deemed to be operational by the powers that be.

This brings with it the rules/regulations that other operational tours bring with them; rules and regulations that any member of the RAF should be aware of, let alone an Officer.

It is maybe wrong to use the same 'duty of care' policy for FI tours as it is for other frontline tours, but that is what happens.

Becoming pregnant is a lifestyle choice - for both parents.

Accepting that it has an impact on what you can and cannot do in a figthing force is part of the duty one signs up for. Officers should be even more aware of this.
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