I appreciate that this thread concerns AFPRB but when will they learn that it's not about pay, moreso the "non-remunerative issues" that have impinged on Service life over the last decade or so. These are different depending on your branch, location or rank but, broadly speaking, a smaller 'expeditionary' force, with greater civilian contractual support simply means more time away from home for those in blue.
Many fleets see no end to the dets and it's effectively a become a singlies life. All along, allowances are cut to the core and, when at home, there's still little flex to partake in AT, sport or any form of regenerative training.
With TELIC III on the cards in the coming days, these are the issues that will make or break.
Back to the OP's letter though...at what point does a 20% real terms pay cut not become an issue?
