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Subsistence Allowance from a overseas posting back to UK
My hubby and are returning to the UK from an overseas posting and are struggling to find the daily subsistance rate. His admin department can't give him a definate answer and we keep getting conflicting amounts. I've checked JSP and found the UK rate, but can't see anything about overseas. I'd like to know the daily rate…
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Need a copy of Joint Services Publication 346 - Ugrent
Can anyone email me a copy of this, or point me to somewhere on the internet where I can read it? Not asking anyone to break the Offical Secrets Acts, lol, but it is quite important . Here's hoping!
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can you claim tax back on retention bonus
hi i heard a rumour you can claim tax back on your retention bonus i am on the new system. not sure if its true because if you could everyone would anyone heard of this
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In the Navy . . . .
DD1(age 14) has expressed an interest in joining the Navy. I'm delighted because prior to this her career choices until now have been the dreaded 'Hair and Beauty' vocational course!!!:eek: She is bright,confident and articulate, and back on track doing 10 GCSE's of which she is predidicted good passes. Her best subjects…
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books
I am disabled and semi housebound ,an avid reader ,my children keep buyig me books , as ex mn I think troops would welcome extra books , I could no afford all the postage is there any way to send for troops ,all books are as new and readable mens action books ,do not want to give to semi commercial ''charities'' to sit on…
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Please sign this petition
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Prescription exempt?
My son was shot in Afghanistan and he is now back home. My question is do we have to pay for the prescription charges for the drugs he needs. He has just about run out and we've just been to the GP for a prescription. I should of thought to ask the GP but it didn't enter my head. He isn't back in Selly Oak for another 10…
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Parcels From Home
Hi Guys, My little brother is leaving to go to Afgan in a couple of months (just a couple of weeks after his 18th birthday :( ) and it's got me wondering what kinds of things to put in a parcel from home? Chocolate? cans/small bottles of juice? magazines? Any suggestions would be a great help! :D
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Shower attachment ?
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Discounts/deals for Ex RAF Servicemen??
Hi folks, My first time visiting the Armed Forces board. My husband is ex RAF and he said I should look into whether we can get any discounts/deals/freeeeeeeebeeeees. Obviously, MSE is my first port of call! Does anyone know of anything at all? Many thanks SFG x
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Housing - what we will need
Hi, Sorry if this question has been asked over and over, but my OH is in training to be in the Royal Marines, and we're getting married in August so that we can live together. He's not sure where we're to be based yet, as he hasn't been told (as a rule they tend to tell the lads where they will be based about 2/3 weeks…
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What to wear for mess ball?
I have been invited as a guest to a mess ball next month. I have never been to one before. Has anyone any suggestions on what to wear? I know it must be formal and over the knee. Also is there anything else I should know? Thanks Sarah x
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Booking holidays
Right, how do you lot book holidays in advance when one of you are in the army? My fiance is a soldier, we've been together for years and have a 4 year old but have never went on a proper family holiday yet cos we've never been able to afford to ( buying a house, getting first car e.c.t) He's currently in afhgan and we've…
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pre deployment training in jordan
hello, im going on pdt in jordan at the end of the month wondered if anyone knows what kind of stuff i should take with me???
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Have I got a case to be medically discharged ? Help Please !!
I apologise beforehand for the length of the story ! I am due to leave the RAF later this year (upon 10 years of service) as I submitted my notice to leave last year however I am wondering whether or not I have a case to be Medically Discharged ; I am 27 and 2 years ago (following months perhaps a couple of years of pain…
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Been posted to Washington DC any advice?
We have just been posted to DC. :j Would be grateful for any advice on what we need to take, do before we got etc? Going in August so feel like I have a lot to do but not as short notice as some people on this forum thank goodness.
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Can a Civilian use local RAF gym?
Any PTI's on this forum? I've been out the mob for 3 years, can I join an RAF gym as a past serving member? Was a SNCO at Lossie but looking to use Kinloss Gym. Any info appreciated. Thank you.
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army training
hi can any one help me ,my son has completed his army selection which he done in march:T ,how long does he have to wait till he starts his 14 week training ?
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Dependant's job in Germany
Hi all, So, I'm off to Germany around August time and though I'm very excited and looking forward to it, I'm also trying to prepare myself regarding jobs etc. As this is our first overseas posting, I don't know what to expect apart from hearing good things about it from other wives, I'm a bit worried that I'll be left with…
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Watchdog: Mobile phone contracts whilst OOA
Watchdog has discovered big discrepancies in the way some mobile phone companies treat soldiers who want to suspend their phone contracts before being sent to Afghanistan. Full story here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/watchdog/2010/05/forces_sweetheart_goes_into_battle.html
