Promotion List 2010
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Promotion List 2010
Tell me that the fg branch promotions to Wg Cdr doesn't include current XO 3?Is that you fella? If so, I need to start telling people about you and Corsica.....
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ENGINEER BRANCH
Squadron Leader to Wing Commander
A BOLT
Sorry, but what an apt name
Squadron Leader to Wing Commander
A BOLT
Sorry, but what an apt name
If you add up 1 Jul 09 and 1 Jan 10 Sqn Ldr to Wg Cdr list you get just 46! 
For the past few years there is usually 65-70.
I guess this is the start of the rumoured "trim down" of SO2s and above? A little "dicky bird" tells me that the 2010 Flying Branch SO1 Board could be as low as 30
The recent Nov 09 SO2 promotion list also fell short at about 60-70, when the previous years were 100-120.
Promotion over the next few years would appear to be getting tougher.
Congrats to those that are on this list
The B Word
For the past few years there is usually 65-70.
I guess this is the start of the rumoured "trim down" of SO2s and above? A little "dicky bird" tells me that the 2010 Flying Branch SO1 Board could be as low as 30
The recent Nov 09 SO2 promotion list also fell short at about 60-70, when the previous years were 100-120.
Promotion over the next few years would appear to be getting tougher.
Congrats to those that are on this list
The B Word
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Only 46 new Wg Cdr's, how are we going to cope, and as for Sqn Ldr promotions, well i think the integrity of the RAF is in serious danger. Guess all those non-secondary duties will still have to be done to improve the assessments of our up and coming elite to ensure promotion next time. Trouble is who is going to do the primary tasks???? oh i know, those who always do it and so haven't got time for a non-secondary duty. 
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Well I've been out a few years, but Mr Stringer and Potter big congrats
Nice to know there's some talent left
(although that's based on Stringer's cooking and Potter's drinking)
Nice to know there's some talent left
(although that's based on Stringer's cooking and Potter's drinking)
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That looks like a really thin list across the board.
Glad I gave up ambitions the day PA came in.
But at least the only names I recognise are top notch. Maybe the system does actually work?? (Or I know far too few people??)
Sven
Glad I gave up ambitions the day PA came in.
But at least the only names I recognise are top notch. Maybe the system does actually work?? (Or I know far too few people??)
Sven
Only 46 new Wg Cdr's, how are we going to cope, and as for Sqn Ldr promotions, well i think the integrity of the RAF is in serious danger.
1 Sqn
II (AC) Sqn
3 Sqn
4 Sqn
5 (AC) Sqn
8 Sqn
9 Sqn
11 Sqn
12 Sqn
13 Sqn
14 Sqn
18 Sqn
22 Sqn
24 Sqn
27 Sqn
28 Sqn
30 Sqn
31 Sqn
32 (The Royal) Sqn
33 Sqn
39 Sqn
43 Sqn
47 Sqn
51 Sqn
70 Sqn
78 Sqn
99 Sqn
100 Sqn
101 Sqn
111 Sqn
120 Sqn
201 Sqn
202 Sqn
216 Sqn
230 Sqn
617 Sqn
That's 36 Wg Cdrs without counting OC Ops Wg and the 22Gp CFIs and Sqn Cdrs. Therefore, 46 per year would just about provide enough for the standing commitments for command with 1yr in staff college, an 18mth SO1 staff tour and an OCU/refresher (that is before SDR 2010 hits!).
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Gosh, yet another of my ex-students made Gp Capt. 
But all my peers seem to be either retired or dead!
But all my peers seem to be either retired or dead!
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oh i know, those who always do it and so haven't got time for a non-secondary duty
You know what they say - if you want something doing then choose a busy person.As an aside - as an 'ex' I find it deeply disturbing and disappointing to see so few red dots on the map nowadays.
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Boulmer,Cosford, Shawbury, Woodvale & Wyton should be red as each is an RAF owned and operated station with resident aircraft. That said, a 'red dot' normally signifies 'sold' in an art gallery or auction room so perhaps the demise of the RAF is closer then most expect
Aldergrove on the other hand is no longer an RAF flying station.
Aldergrove on the other hand is no longer an RAF flying station.
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