Fair play to DM(A) and the ARedC on this, so far the quality and passage of information has been good. Are we alone ?

The next month will be key though, lots of fingernails being chewed.

Originally Posted by LAIT

I suspect you're right - but not through fear of involuntary redundancy for the overwhelming majority. The number of volunteers came as something of a shock to DMA and MS (given what was said on the briefings up at APC) so if people are sweating on the 1 Sep 11 announcement, it'll be because they've got their hearts set on leaving! As one of the lucky chaps with 'Notifying Officer' status, I only hope that I have good news for my flock.

So - have they delayed annoucements until February? - if so why?

Same in Andrew - our announcements are on 30 Sep, tranche 2 early '12

Scuttlebutt is 70-80% volunteers in the redundancy fields from Officers/SNCOs, only 30-40% in Junior Rates

I too am looking forward to be a Notifying Officer....

Originally Posted by SailbadTheSinner

Same in Andrew - our announcements are on 30 Sep, tranche 2 early '12

Scuttlebutt is 70-80% volunteers in the redundancy fields from Officers/SNCOs, only 30-40% in Junior Rates

I too am looking forward to be a Notifying Officer....

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As opposed to a notified Officer!

Originally Posted by Outstanding

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As opposed to a notified Officer!

Correct! Luckily I am not in one of the redundancy fields - my TX date is pretty soon

Originally Posted by LAIT

I suspect you're right - but not through fear of involuntary redundancy for the overwhelming majority. The number of volunteers came as something of a shock to DMA and MS (given what was said on the briefings up at APC) so if people are sweating on the 1 Sep 11 announcement, it'll be because they've got their hearts set on leaving! As one of the lucky chaps with 'Notifying Officer' status, I only hope that I have good news for my flock.

I don't think I met a single junior who's done more than five or six years who wasn't praying they'd be in line for it when it was announced. Everywhere you looked there was people carrying their payment calculator printout round with big smiles on their faces. At least two or three signed off when they found out it was pretty much seniors only this time round.

I am waiting for the big day and hoping that my application has been accepted. I am however not pinning all my hopes on this as a contingiancy plan is always needed! Surley if 5000 extra are needed to leave then they would accept all applicants?

I know a board has already sat and I am sure CO's have been informed of who have been selected within their units, but we all have to wait until 1st Sept to ensure we have as little time as possible to get ressetlement, leave and relocation sorted!

"I know a board has already sat and I am sure CO's have been informed of who have been selected within their units, but we all have to wait until 1st Sept to ensure we have as little time as possible to get ressetlement, leave and relocation sorted!"


To be fair to tne manning organisations there is likely to be a huge amount of manpower churn as redundees (volunteers and compulsory) are processed back from operations and through the resettlement system and reliefs found for them

That takes a bit of planning

Originally Posted by SailbadTheSinner

"I know a board has already sat and I am sure CO's have been informed of who have been selected within their units, but we all have to wait until 1st Sept to ensure we have as little time as possible to get ressetlement, leave and relocation sorted!"


To be fair to tne manning organisations there is likely to be a huge amount of manpower churn as redundees (volunteers and compulsory) are processed back from operations and through the resettlement system and reliefs found for them

That takes a bit of planning

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Please don't use words like planning in relation to this thread!

I heard yesterday that tranche 2 had been further delayed due to the manning requirements for the olympics.