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Old 5th March 2012 | 11:22
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Al R
 
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From: @exRAF_Al
I have spent the morning catching up with the DIN (thanks). Its what we expected, as good as it could be under the circumstances and as it explains, the details of FAFPS are still evolving. I think you have to look at the macro perspective and not get fixated on any one specific piece of minutae - everyone knows that an individual's needs are not of as paramount importance as they were before and you no longer have to be considered seditious, unprofessional or in the minority to believe that. I am sure that the MoD wants modern and outward thinking from a workforce that embraces (more) personal responsibility anyway.

The New Employment Model is going as important as the fine detail of FAFPS; such as death in service benefits, ill health/survivor pensions and non financial benefits, as well as anticipating civvy career opportunities. Osborne's intentions in respect of pension commencement lump sums, annual and lifetime allowances, tax relief on all/any pension contributions are also going to be as vital an issue as FAFPS and any (PVR etc) issues that crop up as a consequence of that. From continuing clarification of the generic big picture, the detail for individuals will start to flow naturally.
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