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FTRS is a great way for advancement for those who are unable to get promoted as a regular. Recognised as an 'issue' by manning as to apply for a post above your current rank you only need a 'positive' promo rec, which wouldn't normally get you promoted! Not sure what, if anything they can do about it though!
So why is this an issue? A positive recommendation for promotion means that you have been assessed as having the competencies to perform in the next rank. Unless of course the RO lacks the moral courage to tell it as it is and awards a positive recommendation in order to keep you quiet knowing that in the regulars it is never going to happen!