E m e r g i n g I s s u e s


PERTH CONCERT T


ickets are on sale


for a special Christmas concert held by the RAF Association to mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. To be at the Perth Concert Hall on 16 Dec 10 it features the Band of the Royal Air Force College and Perth Choral Choir. Tickets are £15 (£12.50 conc) available at www.horsecross.co.uk or call 01738 621 031.


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KEEP JCCC DETAILS ON THE FRIDGE


he Joint Casualty and


Compassionate Centre is the first point of contact for Service families in the event of a family emergency or domestic crisis that requires the return of a Service person from deployments overseas. Numbers are now available on a fridge magnet.


ON YOUR BIKE – A WALK WILL DO YOU GOOD...


he cycle ergometer test,


which forms part of the current RAF Fitness Test will be replaced with the Rockport Walk Test on 1 Jan 11. The new test is a reliable predictor of aerobic capacity and suitable for older persons and those with medical conditions bringing fitness testing to a greater proportion of the RAF.


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THE SDSR IN PRINT


wo Government documents on the SDSR are in the public domain. ‘A Strong Britain in an Age of Uncertainty: The


National Security Strategy’; which sets out how the government will deliver the priorities identified in the National Security Strategy and ‘Securing Britain in an Age of Uncertainty: The Strategic Defence and Security Review’ which describes how the government will equip UK forces to tackle the threats.


THE PLAN FOR REDUNDANCIES


ollowing the outcome


of the SDSR to achieve the required reduced Armed Forces manning levels a compulsory redundancy programme will be required. Specific single Service information will be published in approximately 6 months time detailing the specifics and it is at this time that individuals will be able to apply for compulsory redundancy.


A Body Blow


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hairman of the RAF FF shares her first


thoughts on SDSR. “Uncertainty, has been created by the lack of decisions on some aspects of the SDSR. It is corrosive to morale…”


www.raf-ff.org.uk


FEED YOUR COMMENTS BACK TO THE RAF


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he RAF has opened a feedback forum on Airspace (password protected) to gather your


thoughts on the SDSR announcements. If it is not readily accessible, leave your comments on the RAF FF website. Both methods will feed into the RAF.


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KEEPING THE BALL MOVING


ach quarter the RAF FF


produces an update of its activities. It will give you more of a feel for our day- to-day working; who we come into contact with, and how we use the evidence you provide to influence future policy.


WHAT HAPPENS TO CEA IF YOU ARE MADE REDUNDANT?


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any personnel have asked where they stand with regard to Continuity of Education


Allowance (Board) if they leave the RAF on redundancy. With guidance from CEA, we explain.


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