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24th Dec 2023, 22:27
Replies: 16
Views: 4,253
Posted By Melchett01

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

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20th Sep 2023, 16:23
Replies: 5
Views: 2,142
Posted By Melchett01

Errr what does that mean? Having seen suggestions...

Errr what does that mean? Having seen suggestions on the level of financial support offered as part of the new model at Wittering (via the Benefits Calculator), where you can get support to live in...
12th Sep 2023, 17:29
Replies: 210
Views: 48,328
Posted By Melchett01

It would be interesting if there was a response...

It would be interesting if there was a response along the lines of this entire topic makes me feel uncomfortable as it doesn’t align with my beliefs. My beliefs, are of course a protected...
31st Aug 2023, 18:20
Replies: 75
Views: 17,989
Posted By Melchett01

We really are paddling in the shallow end of the...

We really are paddling in the shallow end of the talent pool these days aren’t we. Is there anyone in Cabinet that’s there by virtue of talent and hard work rather than who they know or favours...
1st Aug 2023, 22:15
Replies: 300
Views: 125,681
Posted By Melchett01

Further to my post on the other thread - finally...

Further to my post on the other thread - finally got a vaguely sensible answer out of the new calculator, but only after I selected ‘No’ to the AVCs question. So at least the result should...
31st Jul 2023, 21:58
Replies: 75
Views: 26,920
Posted By Melchett01

Well I must have done something wrong with the...

Well I must have done something wrong with the new calculator as the figures it’s giving me are significantly - over one third - lower than the figures I got last year from JPAC in a formal...
13th Jul 2023, 20:02
Replies: 51
Views: 16,550
Posted By Melchett01

Reading the report I see the MOD wanted to do the...

Reading the report I see the MOD wanted to do the old non-consolidated bonus trick YET AGAIN. They still don’t learn do they.

And comments on the food charge being frozen in light of poor quality...
11th Jul 2023, 19:05
Replies: 51
Views: 16,550
Posted By Melchett01

Remember a few years back when the AFPRB...

Remember a few years back when the AFPRB recommended a wallet busting 2.9% and it was paid as 2% + 0.9% non consolidated bonus? I did wonder when they said last week we always honour the Pay Review...
5th Jul 2023, 16:17
Replies: 51
Views: 16,550
Posted By Melchett01

3% if we’re lucky. And the usual platitudes about...

3% if we’re lucky. And the usual platitudes about people being our best asset.

Can’t strike but forced to cover for those striking because a pay rise double that is deemed unacceptable.

And...
3rd Jun 2023, 20:49
Replies: 592
Views: 191,388
Posted By Melchett01

Something like that! In my last job there wasn’t...

Something like that! In my last job there wasn’t a single Wg Cdr / Gp Capt that I worked with that wasn’t writing a CV!
3rd Jun 2023, 16:33
Replies: 592
Views: 191,388
Posted By Melchett01

You missed this: ...

You missed this:

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18% confidence in Service leadership, 7% morale and despite...
3rd Jun 2023, 14:45
Replies: 592
Views: 191,388
Posted By Melchett01

And the inevitable ‘very sub-inflationary because...

And the inevitable ‘very sub-inflationary because we can’t strike but will cover everyone else who has been on strike’ pay rise will do absolutely nothing to reverse those figures.

Most of those...
28th Apr 2023, 19:51
Replies: 203
Views: 72,353
Posted By Melchett01

Couldn’t be any worse. And frankly I’m just...

Couldn’t be any worse. And frankly I’m just waiting for the day we have a lawyer in charge. You know it’ll happen. Knighton, with his money background is about as close as we’ll get to an accountant...
28th Apr 2023, 11:11
Replies: 203
Views: 72,353
Posted By Melchett01

That’s what I said - she’ll follow Knighton as...

That’s what I said - she’ll follow Knighton as DCom Cap and then CAS.
27th Apr 2023, 22:49
Replies: 203
Views: 72,353
Posted By Melchett01

As a belated entry to the fray - the book is...

As a belated entry to the fray - the book is already open for the next but one CAS.

Watch the musical chairs this summer because the money in certain well placed quarters is on AVM Marshall to...
25th Dec 2022, 17:52
Replies: 32
Views: 7,471
Posted By Melchett01

Well maybe you can show us how private sector...

Well maybe you can show us how private sector compares to the ‘bloated’ Armed Forces then?

A far more demanding selection procedure for what is probably a globally recognised leadership and...
24th Dec 2022, 10:41
Replies: 32
Views: 7,471
Posted By Melchett01

Nope - wholly unfit for purpose as an independent...

Nope - wholly unfit for purpose as an independent pay review body, and if memory serves when they have tried to flex their muscle the government either watered it down - 2.9% recommendation delivered...
30th Sep 2022, 10:41
Replies: 592
Views: 191,388
Posted By Melchett01

I would have thought that Tornado Force Commander...

I would have thought that Tornado Force Commander and Commander British Forces Cyprus would have been command appointments?
29th Aug 2022, 17:26
Replies: 327
Views: 78,713
Posted By Melchett01

But that second video isn’t even obvious what its...

But that second video isn’t even obvious what its recruiting to - you can pool with your mates down the pub.
28th Aug 2022, 23:20
Replies: 327
Views: 78,713
Posted By Melchett01

The 70s videos are still exciting - and...

The 70s videos are still exciting - and nostalgic. I’m not actually sure what the 2019 video was all about, playing pool and computer games and some chap saying oh it’s not 24/7 … erm I hate to break...
22nd Aug 2022, 21:58
Replies: 327
Views: 78,713
Posted By Melchett01

What exactly will they do? And to what extent?...

What exactly will they do? And to what extent? One middle aged part time Air rank cutting around a big chunk of the country opening fetes and glad handing local councillors and businesses.

Call me...
22nd Aug 2022, 17:28
Replies: 592
Views: 191,388
Posted By Melchett01

Frankly I think this is the tip of the iceberg. I...

Frankly I think this is the tip of the iceberg. I don’t think this is just about recruiting, but that it extends quite a way up to promotion and command boards at senior levels if rumours are to be...
16th Aug 2022, 19:58
Replies: 144
Views: 57,669
Posted By Melchett01

Yes - the FCDO, DIT and Treasury would be rather...

Yes - the FCDO, DIT and Treasury would be rather upset at the massively reduced trade, goodwill and diplomatic leverage UK plc would lose out on if we got rid of them. Doesn’t mean there aren’t...
16th Aug 2022, 19:48
Replies: 327
Views: 78,713
Posted By Melchett01

I despair. I’d love to think it was nonsense, but...

I despair. I’d love to think it was nonsense, but when you look at how PC Defence in the round and the RAF in particular has become, it’s hard not to think there’s no smoke without fire.
16th Aug 2022, 19:44
Replies: 144
Views: 57,669
Posted By Melchett01

This one is a stinker. I was told about it a few...

This one is a stinker. I was told about it a few months ago by a former colleague with links back to the Hawk. Thought it was all gossip or rumour and likely overblown. However, the press reports, as...
19th Jul 2022, 19:57
Replies: 35
Views: 9,357
Posted By Melchett01

As I expected, of all the deals announced today...

As I expected, of all the deals announced today the Armed Forces comes off worse once again. Shocked I tell you, shocked.
11th Jul 2022, 21:04
Replies: 91
Views: 27,194
Posted By Melchett01

Baghdad 2003: Flt Lt Melchett - we think...

Baghdad 2003:

Flt Lt Melchett - we think we’ve lost a couple of Land Rovers and their pax somewhere up in the Sunni Triangle. They were due at Taji an hour ago and haven’t been in comms. Go and...
24th Jun 2022, 18:35
Replies: 26
Views: 8,976
Posted By Melchett01

We are in the business of killing. Yes, it should...

We are in the business of killing. Yes, it should be the absolute last resort, but we should be prepared to do it. And when our enemies do the job themselves for us, it makes our job that little bit...
24th Jun 2022, 18:00
Replies: 26
Views: 8,976
Posted By Melchett01

Well quite. One less SAM used, one more left for...

Well quite. One less SAM used, one more left for a different Russian aircraft.

Maybe that’s harsh, but at my interview they did ask how I felt about killing for a living. And I don’t have a huge...
14th Jun 2022, 23:09
Replies: 220
Views: 65,995
Posted By Melchett01

My eyes! My eyes! WTAF have I just seen? It’s an...

My eyes! My eyes! WTAF have I just seen? It’s an utter abomination. If Wiggy wants the RAF to be a laughing stock then go ahead, make us all look like a cheap cross between Thunderbirds and a Kwik...
12th Jun 2022, 14:28
Replies: 162
Views: 24,492
Posted By Melchett01

Gender neutral? Best get rid of Aviator then. And...

Gender neutral? Best get rid of Aviator then. And what about woman and female? Are we getting rid of those terms too?

It will all be so much easier when we all catch up with Manning - or whatever...
20th May 2022, 23:49
Replies: 21
Views: 22,563
Posted By Melchett01

From what I’ve seen lately it’s not overly...

From what I’ve seen lately it’s not overly encouraged in the RAF either. Get to a senior enough rank and it’s all about saying the right things to the right people. Ajiffniff not required.
26th Feb 2022, 18:53
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,099,520
Posted By Melchett01

CDS and PUS put a statement out at the start of...

CDS and PUS put a statement out at the start of this on MODNET. They left comments enabled. First comment from an Infantry SNCO - so are you going to stop the cuts now? Response - ‘Ack’.

This is...
20th Feb 2022, 13:05
Replies: 64
Views: 20,806
Posted By Melchett01

From a scientific perspective - and I’m now...

From a scientific perspective - and I’m now really scraping the barrel in terms of remembering my Met degree - for all the complications inherent in the atmospheric system, it’s about energy. Energy...
2nd Feb 2022, 19:06
Replies: 114
Views: 30,547
Posted By Melchett01

Some serious backpedaling on the RAF MODNET page....

Some serious backpedaling on the RAF MODNET page. Design concepts only, no decisions made etc etc etc. You know, the sort of ringing endorsement you get from the Board when you’re 2 points above the...
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