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Whilst I am not in the RAF for the money, per se, the disparity between my civilian and military pay, for the same job, is ridiculous. I do find myself questioning just how much the RAF really values my skills and contribution, and whether they are honouring their commitment to treat me with respect and act with integrity as set out by R.I.S.E., when they pay me £45/day for a job that I get £267/day for in the civilian sphere...


Why can’t I have a JPA account?


Very little parity with regulars. No ‘golden carrot’ to stay in for 10 years, 15 years, 20 years etc. Money being thrown at the regulars to join the reserves (many of whom are very open about leaving after three years after they’ve cashed in with no chance of being deployed), but no extra money for reservists- how do you think that makes us feel? No retrospective pension for those who have served for years, or even the ability to ‘buy-in’- thanks a lot.


Our junior ranks are routinely out of pocket when they undertake a course. That’s scandalous. Expecting our junior ranks to pay up front for hotel accommodation and then claim it back on JPA is wrong. It puts our lowest paid in a difficult position.


Nothing is paid on time! This causes big morale issues as months can go by where no payment is made even for routine training due to poor administration and ridiculous monthly pay cut off dates, we are expected to fork out up front for things and then wait for recompense – Message: GROW UP AND START LIVING IN THE REAL WORLD, PEOPLE HAVE BILLS TO PAY AND LIVES TO GET ON WITH!!!!


Any pay queries are dealt with quickly and efficiently. Squadron admin are very organised and accurate when it comes to pay and allowances. Support of Unit personnel staff is outstanding. They are helpful, informative and approachable. More money would always be very nice but I’m very satisfied with the package provided to me, transitioning from Regular, FTRS to PTVR. I’m currently very happy with all the arrangements and the support I receive.


Pay by and large is well administered and accurate but JPA is a nightmare to reservists accessing it to make a claim. Many do not claim missed meals, travel or subsistence through ignorance of the allowances or for fear of making a mistake or lack of confidence.


My unit provides a good level of service when it comes to pay administration, but there have been several incidents recently where the JPA system has provided an unacceptable level of service to us Reservists. I was owed over £800 in pay for reserve forces work I had undertaken, and I had to wait 3 months to receive it. If a member of the Regular RAF was not paid for three whole calendar months, then questions would most certainly be asked in Parliament - so why should this be acceptable for Reservists? This does not seem to reflect the Whole Force Concept...


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