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The issue for clarification is whether the OP is "Service personnel". I, for one, haven't a clue what he means by a "reservist noncom (not a full member until late 2020...)". I understand provisional rank but I've never come across provisional attestation. Does he have to wait until late 2020 to find out whether he'll get paid for any training he does until then?
So your a civvy then.