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Old 25th Nov 2007, 17:57
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it would be interesting (and probably amusing) to hear what a Stn Cdr would say to a young admin officer who submits a General Application to become a WSOp! Surely we can't have a commissioned officer joining the ranks of the great unwashed can we?
I know of an Air Eng Sgt halfway through IOT on an Ops Spt commission, who was offered his crown, he accepted it and returned to NCA. The fall out was enormous; up to AOC interview level I believe, but then again the potential pay difference was also quite substantial.
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Old 26th Nov 2007, 12:33
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Will someone please tell me, in these days of cut backs, why people who run away from the front line, get ingrowing toe nails and then have to pay for their own operations (presumably because it wasn't serious enough for the MOD to pay) should be on the PA spine? Surely this is just a waste of money! Get back fit to fly and help out or shut up!!
SH your obviously so good you dont need help.
IMHO I woudn't let the muppets at Peterborough operate on me either , I think you'll find that by paying private any orthopeadic surgery is sped up by 6-12 months and done by a professional. Ask a well known WSO with you who is now back WSOp about waiting for mil surgery! He'll point out the errors in your so well balanced arguement.
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A few months back there was an ex-RN Officer planning to rejoin as a WSOp
I believe he was chopped Pilot failed JEFTs then went RN AWO failed
now he's quit WSOp trg , he is now back a civvy where he probably will do ok mmm sounds like he was a real good candidate to send WSOP. Another grate OASC choice product .
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Old 26th Nov 2007, 19:34
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Rude, almost correct...AAWO is a long way along the career path from where the RN and I parted ways (it's a specialist adqual post PWO). All else is correct, and I'm doing fine outside.

The NCAITC was definitely the hardest thing I've done in terms of initial training, and I wish my coursemates well when they finish in a few weeks and the staff for their immense professionalism. I enjoyed my time in service but, as has been pointed out, I wasn't successful in my chosen areas and so decided to pursue what will be a more productive life outside. This will be my last post on Pprune, and I'd like to thank all the people that have given me good advice while I've been using these forums. Be safe one and all.

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Old 27th Nov 2007, 14:15
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The NCAITC was definitely the hardest thing I've done in terms of initial training
Not as 'ard as it used to be though. Grrrr!
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Old 27th Nov 2007, 14:32
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'Not as 'ard as it used to be though. Grrrr!'

Couldn't agree more - bunch of softees these days!

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Old 27th Nov 2007, 15:10
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I still look back at ITC as one of the most challenging things I've done. Quite proud to have hacked it.

Went back as staff 6 years later (86) and still thought it challenging. (bit girlie not having to make your own kit like we had to, but good nevertheless).

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