If you are in a head lock with Manning; you need an arbitrator. I know of one who took evidence of employment offer to his stn cdr and made his case in a logical NOT emotional manner. Short story, once he had a 'sponsor' the job was done. Shout the odds and the system can and is likely to, make life difficult.
The six months notice 'entitlement' comes at age 50 or 30 years service. Likewise you can engage in resettlement at this time regardless of intent to stay until 55. I am glad I did because at 54.5 I caught pneumonia which floored me for several months and would have meant missed resettlement briefings had I left it to lastminute dot com. ( As far too many servicemen do )
Last edited by Tiger_mate; 12th Apr 2015 at 07:52.