I must admit I am confused as I thought this was the case from the Armed Forces Benefits Calculator:
The Armed Forces Pension Scheme is a non-contributory pension scheme; this figure [in the calculator], therefore, provides you with an indication of the amount of money the MoD contributes annually on your behalf towards your pension. The value quoted is based on SCAPE rates, which are routinely valued by the Government Actuary’s Department. However, this figure is illustrative only, and does not represent the value accruing to your pension. SCAPE rates represent the amount the MOD contributes per person for the total cost of Armed Forces pensions, not the amount payable to individuals.
Now from the benefits calculator the much vaunted, just about to get clobbered, Wg Cdr rate under SCAPE would be £24,286.75 - which is nowhere near £50k pa even if it was contributory (which it isn't!).
Confused of NATO sends
