Serving Personnel
uFeeling Valued and Commitment Headlines
• 92% think that they have met their commitment to the service in the last 12 months, compared to only 35% who believe the RAF has fulfilled its commitment to them.
• Only 30% feel valued by the RAF • And 40% do not feel supported by the RAF • But 79% are proud to serve in the RAF
‘I enjoy being part of an organisation that has higher goals than money. It is about making a difference to the UK and the world.’
‘For me (unlike many today) I still see the RAF as more than just a job - for me it is a way of life and I am totally committed to it. For the service, this is a great thing, because it means the RAF gets more than its moneys-worth out of me. At a time when we are strapped for manpower and there just isn’t enough time in the day to complete all the work that needs to be done, I am always mug-enough to take work home with me to complete in my own time. This is great for the service, but is dammed well killing me at the moment. The balance between what the air force does for me and what I do for the air force seems badly skewed at the moment.’
‘More diversions, less experienced personnel, tasks not stopping, more admin/tertiary work as opposed to spanner time, less output, less morale, sport cancelled for troops due to workload. Trying to fill the gaps, ensure personnel remain SQEP/competent in a multitude of competency/qualifications. Forecast ahead for spares for equipment due maintenance in 6 months’ time. Generally frustrated and cannot see what I am doing wrong.’
‘I have had an OOA changed 14 times in 15 months. Everything has changed from duration, RFD dates, job role, country, courses etc. I was planning on getting married but have had to cancel twice because of the changes for ‘service needs’. I have accepted the changes as I know this is what happens as an Airman’
‘The RAF continues to offer me technically challenging and interesting work and working alongside some very intelligent and motivated people.’
‘The ‘quality of life’ has significantly decreased over my service, some 25 years. This probably reflects the change in society and successive defence cuts. The gradual eroding of the terms and conditions relating to pay and pension across the public sector, coupled with the requirement for 2 salaries to support a mortgage have clearly had an impact on family flexibility hence “service life”. There is little, if anything, the Armed Forces can do to improve this situation.’
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