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ICT Tech Sgt - FS Board 2010

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Has anyone else heard that apparently although PMA advertised they were looking for 50, at the last minute it changed to 30 ?
 
Not heard that one I thought it was still 50. Although in the current climate....

Has the manning spreadsheet been changed? Not that they really keep that up to date after they've made the first entry!
 
It still says 50 but know someone who was selected as low 40's so in one phone call went from happy to bloody pi$$ed off
 
Still can't confirm if it's 30 or 50 Hugo but I have just heard that the results are out!

I know someone who came off in the top 10.

Good luck to all
 
Its still 50!

Its still 50!

Confirmed at 50 by a reliable source.
 
hugo_a_go_go said:
Told 25 Yesterday by PMA ? :0
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Yes. Although the original quota was 50 they believe that they may only need between 20 - 30 although there are ever changing circumstances which may change this figure. As usual you will have to play the waiting game until they know more later in the year.
 
Trade sponsors brief at waddington

Trade sponsors brief at waddington

Went to Trade sponsors brief at RAF Waddington, good brief , very much lets get on with it now and look to future, Manning Sgt stated the number is still 50 and that 9 have been already released. Lets not quote I know a source, lets find out real answers and when things change inform people of the accurate results.
 
what

what

I've seen the TG4 WG notes & the word is no more than 20 to be promoted
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cheers for that but what are TG4 WG notes and does that mean a limit of 20? or they don't need any more than 20 now?
 
Sgt - fs promotion board 2010

Sgt - fs promotion board 2010

Mug? said:
cheers for that but what are TG4 WG notes and does that mean a limit of 20? or they don't need any more than 20 now?
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TG4 WG notes I take to mean the TG4 Working Group that my OC attended recently. There he spoke with the Trade Sponsors about trade and promotion issues. He was told that the original quota was too high and that they will not be using more than 20(at most) this year. It appears that they are waiting on the results of SDSR before they make any announcements as there may be reductions in posts, however people who are on the current PSL do need to be aware of this and it would be good practice for Manning to keep personnel informed.
 
Promotion Movement

Promotion Movement

Heard from a reliable source that the desk has now released up to No 22 on the board. Congrats to all those guys who have offers.
 
Some people do talk absolute twoddle. SDSR has had absolutely no impact on what Manning do with the promotion board. The quota was 52, this is an anticipated requirement to meet projected vacancies. However, things change, posts become disestablished and also established so there is never a hard and fast amount that have to be used. Manning have released up to 23 so far to meet expected requirements. I can categorically tell you that once the board had been ratified the desk was quick to try and get the word out that they only realistically expected to use between 20-30 personnel. As of today that is still the case.

There is possibly going to be another release but this is in response to the NATO piece which is causing a headache for the drafters at the minute. Once that is cleared up then they will, if required, release some more to the board. The NATO piece has also thrown up some potential WO posts which means promotion from FS, this then cascades down.

So as you can see it is all about remaining fluid and being able to react to ever changing circumstances. Manning have never made a secret of the fact that they did not see the quota being used and so far they are fairly accurate with their prediction of 20-30. This years promotion list will close around Jan time so whatever happens next is likely to be the last batch.

How do I know all this - because I work there so you really are hearing it from the horse's mouth, so to speak.
 
I Concur

I Concur

Thats exactly the gen I have been told too Blue. All these people talking about SDSR are either very mis-guided, mis-informed or just plain daft.


RAFBlueAllTheWay said:
Some people do talk absolute twoddle. SDSR has had absolutely no impact on what Manning do with the promotion board. The quota was 52, this is an anticipated requirement to meet projected vacancies. However, things change, posts become disestablished and also established so there is never a hard and fast amount that have to be used. Manning have released up to 23 so far to meet expected requirements. I can categorically tell you that once the board had been ratified the desk was quick to try and get the word out that they only realistically expected to use between 20-30 personnel. As of today that is still the case.

There is possibly going to be another release but this is in response to the NATO piece which is causing a headache for the drafters at the minute. Once that is cleared up then they will, if required, release some more to the board. The NATO piece has also thrown up some potential WO posts which means promotion from FS, this then cascades down.

So as you can see it is all about remaining fluid and being able to react to ever changing circumstances. Manning have never made a secret of the fact that they did not see the quota being used and so far they are fairly accurate with their prediction of 20-30. This years promotion list will close around Jan time so whatever happens next is likely to be the last batch.

How do I know all this - because I work there so you really are hearing it from the horse's mouth, so to speak.
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The post by RAFBLUEALLTHEWAY is obviously good well informed information. However, doesnt' it say something about the RAF HR today that this kind of information appears on a totally unofficial website instead of being published on the Manning website.

Its all very well saying that 'some people do talk absolute twaddle' but if Manning aren't forthcoming with the information rumours are bound to start.

To pick up on another part of the post 'Manning have never made a secret of the fact that they did not see the quota being used' Manning may not have made a secret of the fact, but they certainly havn't updated the tG4 promotions part of the website since this years quota was posted. If they know that potentilally they're only going to be using 20 -30 then stick it on the spreadsheet - its not rocket science!!

I think what our HR people should take from this is that we're all real people not just numbers that appear on a spreadsheet. Information is not power these days so why not use the Manning Website for what it's intended and disseminate the information. Perhaps by doing that the trade desks will take a few less phone calls and E mails on the same subject.
 
endgame said:
I think what our HR people should take from this is that we're all real people not just numbers that appear on a spreadsheet. Information is not power these days so why not use the Manning Website for what it's intended and disseminate the information. Perhaps by doing that the trade desks will take a few less phone calls and E mails on the same subject.
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Here here!

It just won't happen though, will it? We have some right old dinosaurs in command who always look back to how things used to be. Funny how they have the ability to be forward looking when it suits them though!!
 
Solution is really easy

Solution is really easy

Why not stick a list of the PSL on the manning site. Then cross people off as you work down the list?

That way we can laugh at where people get and see those with mates who get the best treatment!

Stick a list up of the slots and we can let them know where we want as it gets nearer to us, then as they work down the list the choices get more limited.


Before everyone gets on the high horse about lists and privacy. It is already available to those who want it as everyone seems to know who is where whether you want them to or not.

We can see where we are and what number are turning it down. We can also bitch and moan about the names on the list.
" how did so and so get it?"

Just an idea but will stop all the emails and phonecalls.
 
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