These are some of the comments received regarding integration and treatment of the Reserves.
Still more work to be done here but it will take time. I cannot comment on this as I have yet to work with Regular Squadrons
We are sometimes treated as second class citizens. A Lack of understanding and awareness of the value of Reserves at middle management level.
Whilst in general, my thoughts on the above are positive, I believe that we must continue to educate all (Regular and Reserve) on the benefits of the Reserves and how they can be mutually supportive.
Based on my observations and listening to experiences of the PTVR on the Sqn, I believe the PTVR struggle for recognition of their worth among Regulars. Education of Regulars is required perhaps most management trg courses attended by regulars should be reviewed and information relating to the Reservists included as appropriate. JLMC, ILMC and ALMC should include a Reserve Presentation.
I have always had a positive experience when working alongside my regular counterparts. They are often in awe of the fact you contributing your spare time to the Service.
We are usually fed back the thanks and gratitude from the station after our work performed over the weekends. A simple statement but adds a lot of value.
While the contribution of reservists may be recognised in some areas it is not universal and often it is the young members of the RAF with little or no experience of working with reservist that are often the most disparaging about the contribution reservists make
Acceptance of Reservists is patchy. The Logistics world is making all the right noises about Reserves integration, but we’re still a way from being in a position to offer suitably qualified and experienced Drivers, Suppliers and Chefs to augment/replace regulars on Ops or in a “”backfill”” capacity in the UK. When we do start mobilising Logistics Reservists, it’ll be interesting to see the reaction from the Regulars. My previous experience with the RAF Regt was almost entirely negative. The widespread view amongst the Corps is that there is no role for part-time Reservists in the RAF Regt!
Too many regulars don’t know enough about what a reservist can offer. Requests for assistance come through to reservists by rank; it should come through in competencies required. A 40 year old fit and well trained individual may hold the rank of SAC in the world of reserves, but have significantly more to offer than a young individual with limited life experience.
This question should be directed to Regulars!
After 30 years in the Reserves I am still not sure that the Regular RAF, know what they want us for and what they want us to do.
This is quite simple. There is a term banded around of one force approach. Well make it happen. Why is there still a distinct and harmful divide between the reserve forces and the regular forces?
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