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THE ROYAL ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
CORPS INSTRUCTION No: E6
by
Regimental Headquarters Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
CAREER MANAGEMENT OF REME SOLDIERS
1.
Sponsor. The sponsor for this Corps Instruction is SO1 REME Sldr Wing.
2.
Authority. This Corps Instruction is issued under the authority of Colonel REME.
3.
Review Date. This Corps Instruction will be reviewed annually by the Authoriser and
will be updated when deemed necessary. The last review was conducted 20 Feb 23 and
was updated accordingly.
4.
Previous Instruction. This Corps Instruction supersedes the previous Corps
Instruction No E6 issue 15 dated 04 Nov 22.
5.
Equality Assessment. This Corps Instruction has been considered against the
Public Sector Equality Duty and whilst it does impact on people it does not impact
adversely on any protected characteristic group and thus an Equality Analysis Impact
Assessment (EQIA) was not completed, the initial assessment is archived and available
from the Corps Instruction Sponsor.
6.
Change Log. The following amendments have been made in this issue:
Ser Change Description
Location
1
Removal of REME Professionalisation – IEng in
Part IV, para 20 of v15
Command Appointments.
2
Footnote - Career Manager trained personnel
Part 11, para 14c
present on unit delivery of FCR
3
Cat H licence via Unit
Part 11, A-1
4
Change to interest level on CM Portal PPP
Part IV, para 14
7.
Forms. The following forms referred to within the document are held
in Capbadge
Announcements.
Ser Description
Location
1
Posting Preference Proforma
PART IV
2
Application for attendance on REME career course PART VI
3
Application to change Main Trade for Pay
PART VIII
4
Unit visit proforma
PART IX
5
Interview proforma
PART IX
8.
Aim. The aim of this Instruction is to describe career management (CM) procedures
that are to be practiced by employing officers and warrant officers of REME soldiers. It is
to be given the widest publicity and the contents are to be periodically brought to the
attention of all REME officers and soldiers, including those attached to other Arms and
Services.
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PART I – CONTENTS
Part
Contents
Part II
Generic career models
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On leaving phase 2
•
Upgrading courses
•
REME Artificer
•
REME Artisan
•
Generic career models
Part III
Promotion
•
Responsibilities
•
REME ranks and appointments
•
Promotion systems / boards / years
•
Qualification / substantiation
•
Early / accelerated promotion
•
Consideration of pregnancy, maternity, and post-partum recovery
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Commendations / REME engineering awards & Professionalisation
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Promulgation
•
Seniority
•
MS planner
•
Aide-memoires
Part IV
Assignments
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Principles
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FAD / tour lengths / extensions
•
Assignment preferences
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Assignment special considerations
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Assignment orders and distribution
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E2 / loan service / volunteers for specific posts
•
Handovers
•
Removal from appointment
Part V
Career management boards
•
Section 1 – The No 7 Soldier Selection board
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Section 2 – Promotion board
•
Section 3 – REME employability board
•
Section 4 – Appointment boards
•
Section 5 – Acting Rank Review Board (ARRB)
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Section 6 – Artificer Selection Course Loading Board (ASCLB)
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Section 7 – MTI Selection Course Loading Board (MSCLB)
Part VI
Training
•
Section 1 – ALDP career training
•
Section 2 – REME career training
•
Section 3 – REME MTI training
Part VII
Discipline, administrative action, complaints, and litigation
•
Section 1 – Discipline
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Section 2 – Administrative action
•
Section 3 – Other issues
Part VIII
Transfer (into, within and out of the Corps)
•
Section 1 – Principles
•
Section 2 – Phase 2 Soldiers cascades and real ocation
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Section 3 – Post phase 2 transfer into and out of REME
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Section 4 – Change of Main Trade For Pay (MTFP)
Part IX
Communication
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Organisation
•
Means of communication method
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Hours of operation
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Direct communications
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Facebook / Defence Connect
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REME AS career courses
Part X
Assurance
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Field Army compliance
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REME Sldr Wing compliance
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Other R2 and management information
Part XI
Other CM issues
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Section 1 – Driving licences
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Section 2 – Formal Career Review (FCR)
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Section 3 – Potential Assessment Board (PAB)
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Section 4 – Versatile engagement
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Section 5 – Military Training Instructors (MTI)
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Section 6 – Selection of soldiers to become instructors at RMAS
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Section 7 – MS referral and M3D tagging
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Section 8 – REME Sldrs below the minimum medical standard
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Section 9 – Rejoins
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Section 10 – Selection of Recruiting Group posts
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PART II – GENERIC CAREER MODELS
Para
Part II – Generic Career Models - Contents
Page
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Introduction
1
2
On leaving phase 2
1
3
Class 3 – 2 upgrading
1
4
Class 2 – 1 upgrading and supervisor training
1
5
Generic career models
1
6
REME Artificer
2
7
REME Artisan
2
8
Annexes
2
1.
Introduction. This section is aimed at describing the generic career path for each of
the trades in REME. It is intended to show an average career path and manage the
expectations of the soldier1. Statistics for averages have been taken from DS(A), JPA and
APC historical data but they are only a guide; some Service Personnel (SP) will progress
more quickly and some more slowly than this.
2.
On Leaving Phase 2. All REME SP should leave Phase 2 Training as a class 3
tradesperson. The Training School is to ensure that soldiers graduate as class 3
tradespeople and their Main Trade for Pay (MTFP) classification is amended on JPA from
‘Soldier Under Training’ to the soldier’s newly acquired Career Employment Group (CEG).
3.
Class 3 to 2 Trade Upgrading. On joining their first unit the tradesperson will be
expected to be upgraded to class 2 status, subject to recommendation and proving their
trade competence through their Trade Proficiency Development Booklet. This process is
driven by the soldier’s employing unit and is normally completed within six months of
arrival. The unit is to take JPA action to change the trade competence once class 2 status
is achieved.
a.
Aviation Technicians. An aviation technician will normally leave the training
school as a LCpl Technician Under Training (UT). After a period of consolidation and
equipment training2 at their first unit, they must pass an assessment of competency
carried out by a level J authorised Aircraft Engineering Officer. If successful, they are
to be qualified and authorised as a technician.
4.
Class 2 to 1 Trade Upgrading and Supervisor Training. After serving
approximately 4 years3 with the Field Army and proving technical competence in
accordance with LEES4, a tradesperson may be considered for class 2 to 1 upgrading.
REME Soldier Wing is the authority for loading soldiers on class 2 to 1 Upgrader training.
The process for accelerated class 1 attendance is detailed within part VI of this document.
All personnel on a Class 1 or Supervisor’s course will attend the Potential Assessment
Board during or immediately after their course.
5.
Generic Models. Generic Career Models for Artisan and Artificer CEGs are attached
at Annexes A - H. The individual CEG timelines are taken from the average time for SP to
reach that rank and not a guarantee of promotion in that timeframe.
1 Those with above average trade and military abilities are likely progress quicker.
2 Laid down and assured through unit Aircraft Engineering Standing Order’s (AESOs).
3 Tech Av 3 years from class 3, Tech Ac/Elec 4 years from class 3, Other years from class 2.
4 Land Equipment Engineering Standards, or AP7400 for Avn Trade Groups.
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6.
REME Artificer. REME is a technical Corps, and the Artificer route is considered the
gold standard career model within it, providing the backbone to the structure that delivers
ES to the Army. REME Soldier Wing manages the process for Artificer selection, the
details of which are published in
CI E5.
7.
REME Artisan. The REME Artisan route is open to all CEGs. From SSgt onwards,
selection for promotion is KSEB based and limited to the vacancies available. Unspecified
vacancies for Artisans could include welfare WO, Ops WO and Trg WO etc. In addition,
CSM / WSM / RSM appointments would be considered if no eligible TSS candidates are
available.
8.
Annexes:
a.
Generic Career Model – Vehicle Mechanic.
b.
Generic Career Model – Metalsmith.
c.
Generic Career Model – Technical Support Specialist.
d.
Generic Career Model – Armourer.
e.
Generic Career Model – Recovery Mechanic.
f.
Generic Career Model – Electronics Technician.
g.
Generic Career Model – Aviation Technician.
h.
Generic Career Model – Artificer.
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Annex A to CI E6 PART II
20 Feb 22
GENERIC CAREER MODEL – VEHICLE MECHANIC
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GENERIC CAREER MODEL – METALSMITH
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GENERIC CAREER MODEL – TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST
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GENERIC CAREER MODEL – ARMOURER
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GENERIC CAREER MODEL – ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN
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GENERIC CAREER MODEL – AVIATION TECHNICIAN
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GENERIC CAREER MODEL – ARTIFICER
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Part III – Promotion - Contents
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Introduction
1
2
Responsibilities
1
3
Ranks and appointments in REME
1
4
Substantive Rank
2
5
Promotion systems
2
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Promotion boards
2
7-9
Promotion years
2
10
Qualification requirements
2
11
Technicians
3
12
Accelerated promotion
4
13
Consideration Pregnancy, maternity absence, and post-partum recovery
4-5
14
Appraisal reports (AR)
6
15
Commendations / REME Engineering Awards
6
16
Late appraisal reports
6
17
Promotion Board filtering / REME Professionalisation
6
18
Promulgation of promotion results
6
19
Unit action
6
20
Seniority
7
21
Seniority special rules
7
22
Seniority redress
7
23
Refusal of promotion / Artificer training
7
24
REME Sldr Wing MS planner
7
25
Annexes
8
1.
Introduction. Colonel Career Management (Combat Service Support) (Col CM
CSS), on behalf of the Personnel Strategy, Workforce Plans, is the sole authority in
peacetime for the promotion of REME soldiers iaw.
Queens Regulations Chapter 9 Part
3 and
AGAI Vol 2 Ch 47; the rules for promotion in REME are all framed within these
existing Army Regulations and Instructions.
2.
Responsibilities. Within the overall limits of the Army’s workforce requirements
by employment and rank, Col REME plans target levels of promotion opportunities (and
commissioning) to match the experience and ability required in each Career
Employment Group (CEG). On behalf of Col REME, Col CM CSS is responsible for
ensuring that these levels of promotion opportunities are maintained consistently to
conform to the Army’s overall policy. The day-to-day implementation of this policy is
invested in SO1 REME Sldr Wing.
3.
Ranks and Appointments in REME. Appointments authorised for and peculiar to
REME are:
a.
Artificer Sergeant Major (ASM).
b.
Artificer Quartermaster Sergeant (AQMS).
c.
Additionally, the courtesy titles of ASM and AQMS for the limited population
of non-Artificers promoted to WO1 and WO2 may also be used.
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4.
Substantive Rank. References made in this Instruction to rank are for substantive
rank unless stated.
5.
Promotion Systems. All promotion for REME soldiers is based on vacancy
therefore, REME Sldr Wing will only promote sufficient SP to fill the available vacancies.
6.
Promotion Boards. Promotion Boards (see Part V) assist in the selection of
individuals for promotion. The exception is for technicians at the conclusion of Phase 2
Training where promotion from Cfn to LCpl is the prerogative of CO 8 Trg Bn REME.
7.
Promotion years. For Sgts and below,
the promotion year is between 1 Oct – 30
Sep. For SSgts and above, the promotion year is 1 Apr – 31 Mar. This means that when
a SP is selected for promotion, they will be promoted in the following promotion year
between those dates. A few examples are below:
a.
LCpl X receives their SJAR on the 31 Mar 21 and is selected for promotion in
Jul 21. Between 1 Oct 21 – 30 Sep 22, they will either be appointed to a new unit
or promote in post to promote to Cpl. However, they must wait for a Cpl vacancy to
become available. If LCpl X is appointed to a new unit with a Cpl vacancy on 1
Feb 22 (for example), they will promote on this day.
b.
Alternatively, LCpl Y is also selected for promotion in Jul 21, but is assigned
to remain in their current unit. As there is an available Cpl vacancy in their current
unit, they can be promoted in post on the first day of the promotion year, 01 Oct
21. (Note: Not the day of their selection for promotion in Jul).
c.
Finally, LCpl Z is notified of promotion in Jul 21. However, the appointment
they have been assigned to doesn’t have an available Cpl vacancy until 1 Sep 22.
Therefore, LCpl Z moves on promotion to their new unit and starts as a Cpl on 1
Sep 22.
8.
The examples above highlight how three SP who all selected at the same
Promotion Board start wearing their new ranks at different points throughout the
Promotion Year. It doesn’t matter when the SP starts wearing their new rank, the
seniority remains the same, and therefore they all become eligible for promotion to Sgt
at the same time.
9.
For example, if the eligibility criteria is 3 years in substantive rank, then those
individuals will run to the Cpl – Sgt Promotion Board in May 24 and, if successful, will
promote to Sgt between 1 Oct 24 to 30 Sep 25. In LCpl Y’s case, they may believe that
they missed out on running to the previous board by a single day, which is a common
misconception. This is not the case as LCpl Y was simply promoted at the very start of
that promotion year. A SP who wore their Cpl on the 30 Sep 21 when compared to
another SP wearing on the 1 Oct 21 may look only a day apart but, the two individuals
are a full Promotion Year apart.
10.
Qualification Requirements. Annexes A and B provide a more detailed overview
of eligibility criteria for promotion but, in general terms, a soldier must:
a.
Current rank. Hold the substantive rank one rank below the rank for which
they are being selected.
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b.
Appraisal recommendation. Have a positive recommendation for promotion
one rank up in their current SJAR.
c.
Experience. Have the necessary minimum experience in rank as at the start
of the relevant promotion year.
d.
Qualifications. Hold the necessary educational, military, medical,
employment and special qualifications as laid down in ACSO 32235, ACSO 3225,
QR(Army) and this instruction. Qualifications must normally be held and recorded
on JPA by the date of the board, but this requirement may be deferred where:
(1)
Delayed completion for service reasons. Where the soldier has been
delayed in completing the required qualifications, but there is a reasonable
expectation they will be able to do so before the start of the promotion year.
Where the soldier is selected their name is not to be promulgated publicly
until they have gained the required qualifications. If this has not occurred by
the start of the promotion year their selection will be cancelled.
(2)
Delayed for reason of pregnancy and maternity. The soldier has
been impaired in completing the mandated qualifications due to pregnancy,
maternity absence, or post-partum recovery. More information is detailed in
para 15 to this instruction and
SToS.
e.
Residual service. Have 12 months residual service on their engagement.
For Regulars this is calculated from the start of the relevant promotion year.
f.
Soldiers who have given NTT. Soldiers who have given NTT but who would
otherwise have met the criteria are eligible to select providing they have 30 days
residual service from the date of publication of the board results, and workforce
restrictions allow them to withdraw their NTT. Where workforce restrictions prevent
withdrawal of NTT, the soldier is still to be boarded and informed of their score by
their CM and CoC. Soldiers who have given NTT are not considered differently by
the relevant promotion board, but units are not obliged to load soldiers who have
given NTT onto courses.
11.
Technicians. All technicians will now leave DSEME with a guaranteed placement
on an 8 REME-run ALDP within 12 months of their assignment date. To minimise
pressure on the Field Force, 8 REME will ensure all Individual Training Requirements
(ITRs) are complete prior to assignment out of DSEME.
a.
Technician Promotion. Technicians are assessed by CO 8 Trg Bn REME at
the conclusion of their initial trade training by means of a promotion assessment
board where performance and potential is assessed against technical
competence, military skill and bearing, leadership and quality of character to
decide on suitability for promotion. All technicians will receive an MPAR mid-way
through their initial trade training from their Pl Comd to inform trainees of areas
that require improvement. Those that are at the standard for promotion, but have
yet to gain a LCpl ALDP pass, may be assigned to their first unit as Acting LCpl.
5 Applicable to soldiers who promoted to their current rank under CLM rules. These soldiers must hold the educational qualifications
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They will be required to attend and pass a LCpl ALDP within 12 months of leaving
Phase 2 to substantiate in rank.
b.
Technician Non-recommendation. If there is a non-recommendation for
promotion at the end of their trade training, on the promotion board the CO is
provided with the MPAR as part of the evidence pack. Technicians assessed as
not meeting the standard required will leave Phase 2 as a Cfn, requiring a
recommendation for promotion on their first SJAR or special report after 6 months
in their initial unit. If they receive a recommendation, they will be promoted once
their initial report is received by APC; the date of promotion will be the date of that
report. Unless granted dispensation by Col REME, if REME technicians fail to
achieve a positive recommendation from Cfn to LCpl at the end of their first SJAR
period the SP may be transferred to another trade / Capbadge, or will be
discharged unde
r QRs 9.414.
12.
Accelerated promotion. Soldiers may be deemed eligible for promotion early in
the following circumstances.
a.
Exceptional Potential. Soldiers graded with a potential recommendation of
‘Exceptional for promotion one rank up’ in their Annual Report, Short Tour or Duty
Period (STDP) report or Special Circumstance report (in lieu of an Annual Report)
will not be required to meet the stated experience or qualification requirements
relevant for their promotion6.
(1)
Vacancy. Soldiers graded ‘Exceptional’ will not be subject to the
experience from paragraph 10. They will compete on merit with all those
eligible for selection and will be subject to the same controlling
considerations. All substantiation requirements must be completed for the
soldier to substantiate in the higher rank.
b.
Formal Acceleration (Early Boarding). REME Sldr Wg consider the use of
‘Early Board’ candidates during Promotion Boards when there is a clear workforce
need to do so, but can only make that decision once the number of Main Board
candidates meeting the promotion eligibility criteria is known; the grading and use
of ‘Early Boarders’ should not be considered the norm and any SP selected as an
‘Early Boarder’ will be promoted in acting rank with substantive rank expected to
be confirmed at the following year’s Promotion Board if fully qualified. This is not a
SToS 02.024 accelerated technique for early promotion, and is only to be used to
address a workforce shortfall. Unlike the accelerated technique for early
promotion, an early board selection is only in acting rank and therefore does not
come with the same seniority.
13.
Consideration of Pregnancy, Maternity Absence and Post-Partum Recovery.
Pregnancy, maternity absence – including shared parental and adoption absence – and
post-partum recovery can affect a soldiers’ ability to satisfy all elements of promotion
policy. Wherever possible the Army will seek to prevent a soldier being disadvantaged
in their career progression, without compromising the essential requirement that all
soldiers must be appropriately qualified for their substantive rank and role.
6 Soldiers are still required to hold the educational qualifications for their current rank to be eligible for Accelerated Promotion. This
affects all soldiers who selected for promotion under CLM rules.
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a.
Eligibility for promotion. It is incumbent on the CoC to give soldiers the
opportunity to complete the qualifications required to be eligible to select for
promotion and to substantiate. Where pregnancy, maternity/ShPL/adoption
absence or post-partum recovery prevents this the following is to take place.
(1)
Eligibility to select. Soldiers prevented from completing the required
qualifications may be considered by a board where eligible in all other
respects.
(2)
Eligibility to substantiate. Soldiers prevented from completing the
required qualifications will be promoted in Acting Rank on their anticipated
date.
(3)
Completion of qualifications. Soldiers selected or promoted in Acting
Rank because of para (1) and (2) must complete any outstanding
qualifications within ALDP timelines on their return, otherwise they will be de-
selected or will have their AHR removed.
(4)
Applications and authority. Authority for a soldier to be considered for
promotion under this provision rests with the relevant CM who must be
satisfied that the soldier has not had reasonable opportunity to gain the
qualifications required. Such decisions will be made based on applications
submitted by the soldier via their CoC. The application form can be found in
SToS, at Annex F.
b.
Rank during absence period. The rank of a selected soldier whilst on
maternity/ShPL/adoption leave will be determined retrospectively based on the
assignment that immediately follows the absence period as listed below. Soldiers
will be considered for assignment consistent with normal practice for their corps or
regiment.
(1)
Where the soldier assigns into a post of the higher rank. Where the
soldier assigns directly into a post of the higher rank their prior absence
period within the promotion year will be deemed to have been an assignment
in the higher rank. Substantive or Acting Higher Rank will be awarded
retrospectively from the start of the absence period or the start of the
promotion year, whichever is later.
(2)
Where the soldier assigns directly into a post in their substantive
rank. Where the soldier assigns directly into a post of their substantive rank
during the promotion year their prior absence period will be deemed to have
been in the substantive or Acting Higher Rank held before it started.
(3)
Determination of Assignment. Soldiers will be considered for
assignment consistent with the normal Career Management practice of
REME Sldr Wg. CMs are not obliged to assign soldiers in the higher rank.
c.
Appraisals following promotion. Soldiers assigned into a post of the higher
rank but delayed in substantiating will be appraised as if in substantive rank in
accordance with
JSP 757 Vol 2 Para 21. Such reports are eligible for board
filtering as per paragraph 10b/c.
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14.
Appraisal Reports (AR). ARs are key to the promotion of REME soldiers.
Selection for promotion is based on the assessments and recommendations contained
therein.
JSP 757, supplemented by regular advice from REME Sldr Wing, gives
Reporting Officers (ROs) and Subjects more detailed guidance.
15.
Commendations / REME Engineering Awards. If a SP receives a
commendation their CoC are to ensure that a copy has been sent to APC, CM CSS,
Boarding Section. All OF5 and above commendations should be included, along with
any annual REME Engineering Awards. The commendation / award will then be
retained digitally by Boarding Section.
16.
Late Appraisal Reports. Failure to submit ARs to meet the times laid down in
JSP 757 will result in soldiers failing to appear before the appropriate Promotion Board.
Where there are problems with the completion of reports, or it is unclear if a soldier is
due a report, advice is to be sought from the unit HR administrator in the first instance.
REME Boarding will hasten units once the APC deadline has passed. Timely
submission of ARs to the APC is the responsibility of the CoC.
17.
Promotion Board filtering. A spreadsheet of all REME SP of the rank to be
considered at the next Promotion Board will be made available to the CoC prior to the
Board, indicating whether SP meet the various eligibility criteria (from JPA) for the
Board. A final list will be updated to the CoC approximately two weeks before the Board
but, due to its content, the spreadsheet will
not be published on MS Web, nor should it
be viewed by those outside the CoC of those included on it. The CoC are to ensure they
check this spreadsheet and notify APC of any errors or omissions.
a.
REME Professionalisation. From Apr 237, Tech Elec, Tech Ac, Tech Av,
VM, Mtsm, Armr and Rec Mech must be ‘Eng Tech’ to be eligible for selection for
promotion to Sgt. During the pre-board filtering process, the Boarding team will
carry out a competence check via JPA to confirm that all SP running to the Sgt
Promotion Board have the necessary pre-requisite of ‘Eng Tech’ listed as a
competence. For more information on professional registration, and refunding of
fees, the detail is contained in
Corps Instr E8.
18.
Promulgation of Promotion Results.
Promotion Board results are promulgated
centrally by MS CM Ops, normally on the first Wednesday of the month that follows the
Board. These are planned promotions and no action is to be taken other than informing
the soldier. The final authority for promotion lies with a soldier’s CO (see
QR 9.140), but
substantive promotion will not be awarded on JPA until the SP has been assigned into
PiD of higher rank and is fully qualified for substantive promotion.
a.
Direct notification of promotion board results. Defence Connect is being
utilised to inform individuals directly if they have been successful, or not, at a
promotion board. All successful and unsuccessful board candidates will receive a
direct notification. SP will be informed of their promotion board results between
0900-1500hrs, with the full results published to all via
MS Web at 1530hrs. For
more detail, refer to
ABN:076/2021.
19.
Unit Action.
On receipt of formal notification of a soldier’s promotion, the following
action is to be taken:
7 In PY 23/24 all Cpls eligible for promotion to Sgt will be filtered in to the board. It is acknowledged that there will be a backlog of
EngTech applications and no SP will be penalised.
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a.
If the CO considers that the soldier’s current performance does not warrant
promotion, the appraisal policy a
t JSP 757 Pt 2 Ch 2 Para 18 allows for a
'Significant Change Report' to be written where a subject may no longer be
deserving of selection for promotion. If the CO deems a significant change report
is required, SO2 REME Sldr Wing and SO2 REME Boarding are to be notified.
The soldier will not be considered again for promotion until they are recommended
by their CO in an AR (normal promotion and Promotion Board rules apply).
b.
If the soldier remains recommended by the CO, the unit and soldier should
monitor JPA to ensure APC has taken the appropriate promotion action.
20.
Seniority. Seniority is normally determined by the date of promotion to that
substantive rank (within the Promotion Year). Where a soldier has previously held
acting higher rank (AHR) then their seniority will be that date they assumed AHR or the
first day of the promotion year, whichever is later.
21.
Seniority Special Rules. Normally the basic rank seniority date for a REME
soldier below substantive LCpl (less technicians) is the date of the soldier’s enlistment.
Exceptions to this rule are:
a.
Re-joiners. SO1 REME Sldr Wing has the flexibility to offer entry at a lower
rank for a re-joiner, potentially where the workforce requirement is available only in
the lower rank. Alternatively, it can offer entry in a higher rank should it deem the
KSEB gained outside of service justifies it in accordance with
QRs 9.115/6.
b.
Transferees. SO1 REME Sldr Wing will decide the seniority date of a soldier
who transfers to REME from another Service, Arm or Corps based on the CEG the
soldier is transferring into and the level of training required. Consideration must be
given to ensuring fairness to across the CEG they are transferring into, coupled
with the technical skills they have or about to be taught. More detail is provided in
Part VIII.
22.
Seniority Redress. A soldier who believes that they have been unfairly treated in
terms of their seniority may apply through his CO to SO1 REME Sldr Wing for their case
to be reviewed.
23.
Refusal of Promotion / Artificer training. In accordance with para 2.25 of the
Career Management Boarding Manual, soldiers provisionally selected for promotion
who decline to accept it remove themselves from consideration on future selection
boards. Soldiers MUST confirm their decision in writing and MUST NOT be considered
for subsequent promotion until they rescind that decision in writing. In both cases, the
declaration must be counter-signed by their CO. Artificer training is classed as
promotion. Therefore, the same process is to be used if a SP refuses selection from
ASCLB. An example of the refusal for promotion declaration is also contained in the
CM
Boarding Manual. SPs should note that refusal of promotion or Artificer training does not
prevent reassignment in the Promotion Year.
24.
REME Sldr Wing MS Planner. The REME Sldrs MS Planner can be found under
Capbadge Announcements in MS Web and provides a detailed forecast of events for
the forthcoming year. REME Career Management dates change slightly year-on-year
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but the most up to date copy can be found within the link. REME Sldr Wing usually aim
to produce the following years MS planner three months in advance.
25.
Annexes:
a.
REME Soldier seniority timelines aide-memoire
b.
REME Soldier pre-requisites for promotion and substantiation requirements
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20 Feb 22
REME SOLDIER SENIORITY TIMELINES AIDE-MEMOIRE
Promotion Rank Date of Latest date
Next
Promotion Results Seniority for
Seniority for
Seniority for
year
SJAR
for SJAR at Promotion
Board date Public9 22/23 PB if
23/24 PB if
24/25 PB if
APC8
Board
substantive
substantive
substantive
Cfn
31 May 31 Jul
Cfn – LCpl
Sep (2
Oct
Assigned to Field Assigned to Field Assigned to Field
weeks)
Force on or
Force on or
Force on or
before 30 Sep 21 before 30 Sep 22 before 30 Sep 23
LCpl 31 Mar 31 May
LCpl - Cpl
Jun / Jul (2
Jul
On or before 30
On or before 30
On or before 30
1 Oct – 30
weeks)
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep
Cpl
31 Jan
31 Mar
Cpl - Sgt
May (2
Jun
On or before 30
On or before 30
On or before 30
weeks)
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sgt
30 Nov 31 Jan
Sgt – SSgt
Mar
Apr
On or before 31
On or before 31
On or before 31
Mar 19
Mar 20
Mar 21
SSgt 30 Sep 30 Nov
SSgt – WO2
On or before 31
On or before 31
On or before 31
Non-Artificer Jan
Feb
Mar 19
Mar 20
Mar 21
1 Apr – 31
SSgt – WO2
On or before 31
On or before 31
On or before 31
Mar
Artificer
Mar 18
Mar 19
Mar 20
WO2 30 Jun
31 Aug
WO2 – WO1 Nov
Dec
On or before 31
On or before 31
On or before 31
Mar 20
Mar 21
Mar 22
Note: All Promotion Boards (PB) require the SP to have 12 months residual service remaining.
1.
Cfn – LCpl example. Cfn X is successful at the 21/22 PB for LCpl as they assigned to the Field Force between 1 Oct 19 and 30
Sep 20, i.e., that Promotion Year. The SP will be considered at the AB and depending on vacancies could either be appointed elsewhere
or in-post as a LCpl. Depending on the date a vacancy becomes available, they will promote between 1 Oct 21 – 30 Sep 22. SP
promoted 1 Oct 21 will present to the same Promotion Board as someone promoted 30 Sep 22; they are both in the same Promotion
Year.
2.
Sgt – SSgt example. Sgt Y is successful at the 23/24 PB for SSgt (they were a substantive Sgt on or before 31 Mar 20). They will
promote in-post or be appointed to a new unit as a SSgt between 1 Apr 23 – 31 Mar 24 (changing to the SSgt and above Promotion
Year), when a vacancy becomes available. SP promoted 1 Apr 23 will present to the same Promotion Board as someone promoted 31
Mar 24; they are both in the same Promotion Year.
8 The required SJAR receipt date at APC is a deadline not a suggestion, those received after this date will be reported to Col CM CSS.
9 Promotion Board results are usually public on the first week of the month following the Promotion Board, the exception being the LCpl to Cpl Promotion Board results which are usually published in the last
week of Jul to inform units before they depart on Summer Leave.
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20 Feb 22
REME SOLDIER PRE-REQUISITES FOR PROMOTION AND SUBSTANTIATION REQUIREMENTS
Required to substantiate11
Rank step
CEG10
Promotion Board pre-requisites
Selected PY 19/20 Selected PY 20/21 or
or earlier
later (21/22 for WO)
Armr, Mtsm, RecMech, Class 2, SJAR recommendation, 12m in Field
PNCO CLM
ALDP LCpl MT
Cfn - LCpl
TSS, VM CEGs
Force as at 30 Sep
Technician CEGs
Class 3, recommendation from DSEME
PNCO CLM
ALDP LCpl MT
Al CEGs (less Avn
2 years in Sub rank as at 30 Sep, Lit & Num 1
JNCO CLM Pt 1
ALDP Cpl MT & ME
LCpl - Cpl
Tech)
Avn Tech
Class 2, 2 years in Sub rank as at 30 Sep, Lit &
JNCO CLM Pt 1,
ALDP Cpl MT & ME,
Num 1, Supervisor’s course recommendation
Supervisor’s
Supervisor’s course
course
Al CEGs (less Avn
Class 1, 2 years in Sub rank as at 30 Sep, Lit &
SNCO CLM Pt 1
ALDP Sgt MT & ME
Tech)
Num 2, Eng Tech (less TSS)
Cpl - Sgt
JNCO CLM Pt 3 (pre-20/21 substantiation only)
Avn Tech
Supervisor, 2 years in Sub rank as at 30 Sep, Lit &
SNCO CLM Pt 1,
ALDP Sgt MT & ME,
Num 2, Senior supervisors course recommendation Senior supervisors’ Senior supervisors’
JNCO CLM Pt 3 (pre-20/21 substantiation only),
course
course
Eng Tech
TSS, RecMech,
3 years in Sub rank as at 31 Mar
Already qualified to Already qualified to
Sgt - SSgt
Metalsmith CEGs
SNCO CLM Pt 3 (pre-20/21 substantiation only)
substantiate
substantiate
Artificer CEGs
15 years’ service12, 3 yrs in Sub rank as at 31 Mar
Already qualified to Already qualified to
SNCO CLM Pt 3 (pre-20/21 substantiation only)
substantiate
substantiate
TSS, RecMech,
3 years in Sub rank as at 31 Mar
WO CLM Pt 1
ALDP WO (from 1 Apr
Metalsmith CEGs
21)
SSgt – WO2 Artificer CEGs
4 years in Sub rank as at 31 Mar
WO CLM Pt 1
ALDP WO (from 1 Apr
21)
Artificer Feeder CEGs
3 years in Sub rank as at 31 Mar
WO CLM Pt 1
ALDP WO (from 1 Apr
(Armr, VM, Technician)
21)
WO2 – WO1 Al CEGs
2 years in Sub rank as at 31 Mar
Already qualified to Already qualified to
WO CLM Pt 3 (pre-21/22 substantiation only)
substantiate
substantiate
10 Trade qualifications must be “as at” and entered on JPA before the respective Promotion Board convenes.
11 Further information on the Army Leadership Development Programme can be found
in ACSO 3234 and th
e ALDP Handbook.
12 SP must have
completed 15yrs of Service before the start of the next Promotion Year (i.e., all SP must be in their 16th Year of Service (or more) at the start of the relevant Promotion Year) to be eligible.
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PART IV – ASSIGNMENTS
Para
Part IV – Assignments - Contents
Page
1
Introduction
1
2
Individual assignments
1
3
Assignment
1
4
Assignment principles
1
5
Special consideration for assignment
2
6
Timing
2
7
Authority for assignments
3
8
Notice of assignment
3
9
Tour lengths
3
10
Future availability date
4
11
Requests for changing FAD
4
12
Assignment date
5
13
Assignment preferences
5
14
Definitions
5
15
Assignment orders
5
16
Distribution
5
17
Arrival
6
18
E2 appointments
6
19
Loan service
6
20
Volunteers for specific posts / employment
6
21
Handovers
7
22
Removal from appointment
7
1.
Introduction. Throughout their service in REME, soldiers are always to be on the
posted strength of a unit or administered by REME Sldr Wing whilst held on the
Sickness Absence Management (SAM) list13. Soldier assignment policy is detailed in
QRs, paras 9.260-9.274.
2.
Individual Assignments. REME soldiers are assigned in accordance with MS’
Binding Principle from which the Individual Assignment Policy below is derived. They do
not normally move because of the Arms Plot however, REME soldiers may be assigned
as a direct consequence of a parent unit Arms Plotting, for example, if the incoming unit
has a change of role or a reduction in liability.
3.
Assignment. All planned assignments for the subsequent Assignment Year are
decided by an Assignment Board (see Part V). Once complete and results are
authorised for release, Assignment Orders (AO) will be issued by REME Sldr Wing.
The AO is issued via JPA14 to the soldier and the Administrators of both the losing and
gaining units.
4.
Assignment Principles. The principles applied during the REME assignment
boards are as follows:
a.
REME soldiers are not moved except;
13 This includes absentees.
14 The JPA AO notification is available to view on JPA for 90 days from date of issue before it then becomes unavailable to view. An
AO which has been accepted and then closed in a JPA workflow will be removed from your JPA workflow notifications after 30
days. There is no requirement for the APC CM’s to retain a copy of the AO. SP are advised to print off a copy.
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(1) To meet the needs of the Service.
(2) To promote into a vacancy.
(3) They are approaching their Future Availability Date (FAD) and it is
considered in the soldier’s career interests to be assigned e.g., to broaden
their experience on different eqpt/unit types or Theatres.
(4) To meet a reasonable personal request15.
b.
Welfare, accompanied by the respective annex from AGAI 81, is to be
considered at the start of the board.
c.
The SP will be considered for assignment in merit order.
d.
KSEB will be considered in conjunction with the SP’s posting preferences.
e.
Multiple assignments to overseas units are unlikely16.
f.
Requests for an extension in the current unit, when supported by the CoC,
will be considered.
g.
The SP will be considered for promotion in their current unit if a vacancy
exists.
h.
Requests to remain in the same geographical location will be considered.
i.
Directed assignments are to be avoided where possible.
5.
Special consideration for assignment. Soldiers who may warrant special
consideration for assignment are to engage with their CMs and register their details and
preferences. The interests of the service require that assignments in a requested area
cannot be considered a right, nor should the interests of other soldiers be allowed to
suffer because of the policy of attempting to satisfy the preferences of soldiers
warranting special consideration. In the interests of good personnel management and
soldier retention, every reasonable effort is made by the respective CEG Career
Manager to consider the assignment preference of service personnel in the following
circumstances. More detail is explained in
SToS.
a.
Serving couples.
b.
Soldiers accessing Assisted Conception Services (ACS).
c.
Soldiers approved to be an adoptive parent who are awaiting a match.
d.
Soldiers returning from Maternity, Shared Parental or Adoption leave.
6.
Timing. Assignment Orders will be necessary to:
a.
Place a soldier who has completed Phase 2 Training.
15 MS Binding Principle states a minimum of 2 years in post.
16 Cyprus/BATUS/BATUK/BATSUB/Brunei.
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b.
Place a soldier into a different PID/Unit.
c.
Place a soldier onto, or at the completion of, a long course.
d.
Replace a soldier who is leaving the Service, changing trade, or transferring
to another Arm or Service.
e.
Place a soldier on promotion into a PID of the appropriate rank.
f.
To comply with an Establishment change.
g.
To meet an operational requirement.
h.
To meet the needs of a soldier who has a dependant with additional needs17.
7.
Authority for Assignments. In peacetime REME Sldr Wing is the authority for the
issue of AOs for REME soldiers. COs may reallocate soldiers between subunits without
reference to REME Sldr Wing provided this does not involve a change of PID; if it does
the unit
must inform their Career Manager in REME Soldier Wing to ensure all records
are accurate.
8.
Notice of Assignment. REME Sldr Wing aims to issue AOs 3-6 months in
advance of an assignment date18, however this may not always be possible. MS’s
Binding Principle underpins all AOs.
9.
Tour Lengths. The Army has introduced the principle of an Open-ended
Assignment Policy for soldiers, REME’s requirement to employ its SP across a variety
of equipment types and units can only be met through SP being assigned to different
units throughout their career. Stability for the SP and their families is always a
significant consideration; however, it is not always possible to meet all preferences19.
Ser
Assignment
Typical
Remarks
Trigger
Assignment
Length
1
Initial Assignment
2 years
Default tour lengths are a 2 yr Initial
from Phase 2
Assignment from Phase 2 Training for Land
Non-Aviation CEGs, with subsequent
assignments being 4 yrs for Cfn-SSgt (non-
Artificer). Tech Ac/Av initial assignments wil
be 4 years; however, SP may opt to move after
2 years.
2
2nd Assignment
4 years
This 2nd assignment wil be in a different type
of unit (either the main equipment supported,
or the level of repair provided (1st or 2nd Line) or
both) than the SP’s Initial Assignment.
This Assignment should also coincide with the
SP attending their Class 1 Course (or
Supervisors Course for Tech Av/Ac) midway
through the Assignment and then completing
the Assignment as a class 1 (Supervisor).
17 Se
e AGAI 81.
18 MS’s target is a minimum of 90 days notification.
19 MS’ Binding Principle remains extant – The needs of the Army come first and those of the soldier and family a very close second.
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Subsequent
4 years
Assignment lengths may vary if the SP is
Assignments (Cfn –
selected for promotion (and Avn Senior
SSgt (non-Artificer))
Supervisors Course), or the unit Establishment
changes significantly during their tenure.
4
Routine REME
2 years
Requests to extend in overseas assignments
Assignments
wil always run to the next assignment board
overseas
for consideration. A decision wil be made
(Cyprus/BATUS/BAT
based on the order of merit, wider interest in
UK/BATSUB/Brunei)
the post and the workforce need at the time.
Multiple assignments overseas (and
subsequently extensions in these posts) are
the exception rather than the norm.
5
Loan Service REME 27 – 36
The Initial Assignment Order wil always be for
Assignments (Brunei months
27 months, but the host nation may request
& Oman)
that it be extended to 36 months if they are
happy with the SP’s performance and
suitability once in post.
6
Assignments away
2 years
To minimise trade skil fade. This may be
from Trade
extended to 36 months based on workforce
(MTI/DoC/Recruiting/
requirements.
E2 etc)
7
SSgt Artificers
1st - 2 years
A newly qualified Artificer’s Initial Assignment
wil be to a Field Force unit for 2yrs.
2nd – 3 years
The second assignment wil be to Staff or
another Field Force appointment depending on
the vacancies for CEG and wil be for 3yrs.
8
WO2 / WO1
2 – 3 years
Determined on a case-by-case basis
considering the SP’s EED.
Table 1 – Assignment Lengths
10.
Future Availability Date. The AO confirms the tour length by the inclusion of the
SP’s Future Availability Date (FAD); this date should be used by both the SP and the
Unit for planning purposes, but also noting that SP are liable for assignment at any time
within the Promotion Year for their rank. Units must not commit an individual SP beyond
their FAD without prior agreement from REME Sldr Wing. In principle, an individual who
has given Notice To Terminate (NTT) their Service, or who is within 12 months of
completing a full career, will not be assigned, though this principle will not apply if the
SP is serving overseas when submitting NTT; such SP can expect to be assigned back
to the UK.
11.
Requests for changing FAD. Requests to extend an assignment beyond the
guidelines in Table 2 will be considered by REME Sldr Wing. The CoC are encouraged
to see the FAD as a review date and are requested to submit any extension requests
prior to the release of the jobs list ahead of the promotion year in which the FAD falls.
Consolidated requests from units are preferred if possible. These can include
extensions in post or early assignment requests due to operations, unit moves, long
exercises and welfare issues. Any request for an extension must be made as early as
possible, as this will allow the post to be removed from the relevant jobs list prior to
publication. Extension requests can also be included as an assignment preference on a
soldier’s PPP, although this not the preferred method since it will need to be considered
as part of the Assignment Board. Requests providing justification should be made in
writing and
must be supported by the individual’s CO/OC as appropriate; all factors will
be considered and REME Sldr Wing are the deciding authority.
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12.
Assignment Date. The SP’s date of arrival in the unit is shown on the Assignment
Order (AO). This is the latest time that the SP is to report for duty; there is no 28-day
bracket either side of this date for the SP to arrive. Where both units agree a change of
the LTA can be requested via the Career Manager. If accepted an updated AO will be
issued. Any change to the LTA may have an impact on the SP’s SJAR timelines, SO2
Boarding Section should be consulted if in doubt.
13.
Assignment Preferences. The assignment preferences on JPA should reflect the
preferences submitted on the CM Portal or the
Posting Preference Proforma (PPP)20.
The PPP is the primary method by which SP can inform REME Sldr Wing of their
personal preferences for future employment. However, if no PPP is received by REME
Sldr Wing, the most recent preferences submitted on JPA are used; therefore, SP must
ensure their JPA preferences are kept up to date. The SP must ensure that the
preferences submitted are selected from the
REME Jobs List (duplicated on the CM
portal as per CEG/KSEB) . The SP is encouraged to submit as many units/locations as
possible and these must be submitted in priority order. The assignment information
provided must be current and relevant to allow APC to make informed decisions (see
Part IX). Assignment preferences, with the meaning for each, are as follows:
a.
1st Preference. Any of the SP’s submitted preferences met.
b.
2nd Preference. Not a submitted preference but accepted after CM / SP
discussions.
c.
3rd Preference. No in date preferences submitted.
d.
Non-Preference. Directed assignment.
14.
Definitions. When a SP is choosing their preferences from the jobs list and
completing their PPP, four descriptors are used to state their wishes.
a.
Would Love. The SP’s top preferences in preference order that they wish to
be considered for.
b.
Wouldn’t Mind. Appointments the SP would like to be considered for should
all their WLs have gone.
c.
Not Preferred. Appointments that a SP doesn’t necessarily want but is a
more viable option than unselected jobs. The SP should insert a note explaining
that this is a choice as it is a better option than other positions.
d.
For Future Consideration. Although this is an option on CM Portal, the
RSW are not currently using this option.
15.
Assignment Orders (AO)
16.
Distribution. The executive instruction for an assignment is the AO. AOs are
distributed as follows:
a.
The SP.
20 PPP submission will be via CM Portal from WO1 Appointment Board 23/24.
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b.
The losing unit, to:
(1) Notify the SP (in case the SP has not logged onto JPA).
(2) Initiate the SP’s movement to the gaining unit.
(3) Take the SP off the unit’s strength on departure.
c.
The gaining unit, to ‘arrive’ the SP on JPA.
d.
Any staging unit, if required.
e.
The SP’s P/File (held at APC).
17.
Arrival. JPA ‘arrival’ actions are to be in accordance with SP’S/JPA work
instructions. The soldier should be ‘arrived’ at the unit at the first possible moment.
Failure to do so will leave the soldier on the losing unit’s strength and will not allow the
necessary MS responsibilities to be executed or personal allowances issued.
18.
E2 Appointments. Opportunities exist for REME soldiers to serve in several E2
appointments and soldiers may request consideration for such employment on their
PPP. The soldier will also be required to complete a E2 PPP on the
MS Web. The list of
curren
t E2 posts should be reviewed before submitting a PPP. No soldier, irrespective
of trade, is restricted from applying, but REME Sldr Wing will always consider its ability
to fulfil the Corps’ E1 obligations before allowing soldiers to be employed at E2.
19.
Loan Service. Opportunities exist for soldiers to serve overseas in Loan Service
appointments with the Armed Forces of Oman and Brunei. Volunteers should submit
assignment preferences as appropriate. It will be assumed volunteers have researched
the posts and conditions of Loan Service (particularly for families) before volunteering
themselves for consideration. Should circumstances change they are to immediately
inform REME Sldr Wing.
20.
Volunteers for Specific Posts/Employment. There are some specific posts for
which individuals may volunteer. Applications should be submitted to REME Sldr Wing
and be supported on ARs. Again, it will be assumed that an individual has conducted
their own research before volunteering for such posts:
a.
Gurkha units in Nepal.
b.
Helicopter Pilot (Refer to
AGAI Volume 2 Paragraph 43.401).
c.
Cadet Training Teams.
d.
PTI/Adventure Training Instructors.
e.
Medical and Dental Technicians (Tech Elec Class 1).
21.
Handovers. There is no workforce margin for handovers. However, some posts
will by necessity, demand a handover, particularly those involving stores or money.
Except for a few designated posts, handovers will not exceed 5 working days.
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22.
Removal from Appointment. The procedures to follow for removal from post are
given in
AGAI 67 Part 5. REME Sldr Wing will only be involved as part of that process,
although all originating Officers must approach SO2 REME Soldiers before instigating
any Removal from Appointment action.
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PART V – CAREER MANAGEMENT BOARDS
Para
Part V – Career management boards - Contents
Page
1
General
2
2
Career management board practices
2
Section 1 – The No 7 Soldier Selection board
3
Background
2
4
Aim
2
5
General
2
6
No 7 board endorsements
2
7
No 7 board
3
8
Unsuccessful applicants
3
9
Post board activity
3
10
Summary
3
Section 2 – Promotion board
11
General
3
12
Tasks
3
13
Composition
4
14
Observers
4
15
PB timings
4
16
Selections
4
Section 3 – REME employability board
17
General
5
18
ITR requirements
5
19
Board membership
6
20
Procedure
6
21
Outcome
6
22
Change in JMES
6
23
Promulgation of results
7
Section 4 – Appointment boards
24
General
7
25
Tasks
7
26
Composition
7
27
Soldier representation
8
28
AB timings
8
29
Generation of vacancies
8
30
Publication of vacancies
9
31
Future availability dates
9
32
AB process
9
33
Assignment preferences
10
34
Assignment vacancies
10
35
Relevant information
10
36
AB contact
11
Section 5 – Acting rank review board (ARRB)
37
General
11
38
Task
11
39
Composition
11
40
ARRB timings
11
41
ARRB process
11
42
ARRB exceptions
12
43
Summary
12
Section 6 – Artificer Selection Course Loading Board (ASCLB)
44
General
13
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1.
General. REME Sldr Wing is tasked with the execution and integration of various
boards within the APC calendar. For ease of reference these are covered in the
sections as outlined above.
2.
Career Management Board Practices. Each of the boards is subject to its own
practices, precedents, and rules. Where relevant these are summarised below.
Section 1
The No 7 Soldier Selection Board
3.
Background. A very small percentage of REME’s total workforce liability is
specifically provided to fill E2 appointments, so REME Sldr Wing requires a steady flow
of volunteers to be considered for such appointments by the No 7 Soldier Selection
Board (hereafter referred to as No 7 Board). Employment at E2 offers something
different for our soldiers and the appointments themselves vary; some are overseas,
some are on operations, some are in University Officer Training Corps. They are open
to soldiers from across the Army, so selection for such appointments is competitive.
Those selected for an E2 appointment generally fare well on Promotion Boards because
success at E2 demonstrates to the Board a soldier’s broad employability and flexibility.
4.
Aim. The aim of this Section is to explain the process of the No 7 Board and how it
affects the REME soldier and the CoC.
5.
General. The No 7 Board is responsible for selecting the following:
a.
SNCOs and WOs to fill operational E2 posts on the Operational Commitment
Establishment (OCE) for which at least 4 months of notice has been given.
b.
SNCOs and WOs to fill non-operational E2 posts.
6.
No 7 Board Endorsements. No 7 Boards are also responsible for endorsing the
selection by CM Sldr Wings of the following:
a.
SNCOs and WOs to fill operational E1 posts on the OCE.
b.
ORs across all ranks for operationally vital E1 posts as directed by Col CM
Ops.
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7.
No 7 Board. The No 7 Board is chaired by Col CM Ops and consists of SO1
Soldier Career Manager from each CM Branch (CSS, Cbt, Cbt Sp and Comd Sp). They
are tasked with making selections from the soldiers’ Annual Report (AR) Files that are
presented to the Board for specific appointments. Dependant on competence, quality
and employability of each soldier compared with others presented for the same post,
they make their selection. The soldier stands or falls on the strength of their Annual
Report (AR) and any operational inserts, all underpinned with their competencies (or
ability to secure competences). SO2 REME Sldr Wing will review all No7 Board
applications prior to submitting a request to MS7 and confirm both CoC and Career
Manager can support any request. Failure to have support from either the CoC or the
Career Manager may result in the submission being withheld.
8.
Unsuccessful applications. A SP will only be considered for the appointment
requested. If unsuccessful they will either remain in their current assignment until their
FAD. Further E2 applications can be submitted for subsequent boards, if requested.
9.
Post Board Activity. Once the No 7 Board has concluded, and following a period
of MS post board admin, the successful candidate list will be published; shortly after
Assignment Orders will be issued. The intent is to give 4 months’ notice of assignments.
10.
Summary. The Corps is required to fill a certain number of E2 appointments, and
they can be very rewarding, both personally and professionally. Soldiers should not be
afraid to step out of their comfort zone and try something different.
Section 2
Promotion Boards (PB)
11.
General. REME Sldr Wing is tasked to run Promotion Grading Boards (PB) for
each rank annually. Only one board is to be run for each rank although exceptionally
supplementary Special Grading Boards may be run if necessary.
12.
Tasks. The PB is to:
a.
Consider all soldiers eligible for promotion in the following Promotion Year.
b.
Produce an order of merit (OoM) for those soldiers presented to the Board,
which will be used by the Assignment Board.
c.
Consider all soldiers presented to the Board as supplementary Special
Grading Board candidates who have missed a previous report21.
d.
Comment on any reports that are poorly presented or that are ambiguous in
terms of assessing promotability.
e.
Identify and comment on any reports that do not mee
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f.
Provide feedback to the CoC on any trends that might be identified in terms
of style, content, or effect regarding promotion.
21 This is only to occur if Board Members are of the correct rank.
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Composition. REME Soldier PBs are composed as follows:
Col REME
For promotion to WO1
Chair
SO1 REME Sldr Wing
For all promotions between
Cpl and WO2
SO2 REME Sldr Wing
For promotion to LCpl
Field Army Lt Cols22
For WO1
Members
Maj or above
For WO2
Capt23 or above
For SSgt
WO1 or above
For Sgt
SSgt or above
For Cpl and LCpl
Secretary
HEO Promotions Section REME Sldr Wing
Observers
As appropriate
Table 1 – Promotion Board Composition
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Observers. REME encourage Observers on PBs; they carry out the same role as
the Board Members, they just don’t have their score recorded. They must be of
sufficient rank to be the 1RO on the cohort being graded (i.e., at least 2 ranks senior to
the candidates). Observers do not need to attend the entire PB; most benefit
enormously from attendance on a single day of a PB where they will read more than
360 SJARs. Volunteers should contact SO2 REME Sldr Wing to apply for PBs.
15.
PB Timings. All PBs are conducted at a time in the calendar to allow the
publication of results in line with the Harmonised Soldier Year (HSY). There is no
flexibility in these timings:
a.
Cfn to LCpl PB. Sits in Sep for Promotion Year (PY) 1 Oct to 30 Sep.
b.
LCpl to Cpl PB. Sits in Jul for PY 1 Oct to 30 Sep.
c.
Cpl to Sgt PB. Sits in May for PY 1 Oct to 30 Sep.
d.
Sgt to SSgt PB. Sits in Mar for PY 1 Apr to 31 Mar.
e.
SSgt to WO2 PB. Sits in Jan for PY 1 Apr to 31 Mar.
f.
WO2 to WO1 PB. Sits in Oct/Nov for PY 1 Apr to 31 Mar.
16.
Selections. In the event of the selection line falling between multiple SPs on the
same score, the following criteria will be applied to separate the board runners:
a.
Score.
b.
Seniority (in current rank).
c.
Years of Service (YoS).
d.
Chairperson score.
22 Those recently appointed in command or those about to assume command.
23 In or post LAD command.
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Section 3
REME Employability Board (EB)
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General. To ensure soldiers can meet the physical demands of an ALDP24 cse
and to ensure they can assume the role of a leader in
all respects, an Employability
Board (EB) takes place immediately after the relevant PB and before the associated
Appointment Board. The EB considers all SP graded on the PB who are non–MFD25;
therefore, units are required to provide an extant Appendix 926 on PAPMIS for their non-
MFD SP prior to the PB. The Appendix 9 must state that the SP is permitted to attempt
the Core Fitness - Role Fitness Test (RFT) element of the Individual Training
Requirement (ITR) or be classed as Level 3 PT. The phrase ‘Not Advised’ on an
Appendix 9 or Level 1 is the same as ‘No’ and those SP will not pass the EB.
Soldiers
that are not capable of meeting all elements of all ITRs should not expect to
promote, regardless of the requirement to attend ALDP courses (i.e, promotion to
SSgt and WO1). SSgts and WOs who will enter their last two years of service in the
new promotion year may be passed at the employability board at the discretion of SO1
REME Sldrs, to fill a non-deployable role, where a workforce need exists.27
The Table
below gives more clarity of likely permutations from an Appendix 9, though it is not
exhaustive:
Appendix 9 Category
Is SP in date
Employability
Remarks
for ITR
for test?
Board Decision
(FISS/ODR)
RFT – No Restriction or
Yes
Yes
SP can be considered for an
Level 3 PT
assignment in the next rank.
RFT – No Restriction or
No
More Info28
SP wil not be considered at the
Level 3 PT
Assignment Board until APC has
confirmation that SP has completed
the RFT.
RFT – No Restriction or
Yes
Yes
Appx 9 that restricts PT to Level 2
Level 2 PT with Caveat
will be reviewed individually by the
that SP can attempt RFT
EB. Appx 9 that allows an RFT to be
element of ITR Fitness.
completed annually is likely to
receive a yes at the EB. Detailed
input from the RMO on the Appx 9,
that expands on what is possible, is
essential to allow the EB to make the
right decision.
RFT – Level 2 PT but
N/A
No
The EB wil always follow medical
App 9 dictates not
advice towards restrictions on an
allowed to attempt RFT.
App 9 and wil not overrule medical
guidance.
RFT – Not Advised or
N/A
No
SP not medically permitted to
Level 1 PT
conduct RFT.
Table 2 – Examples of Employability Board Criteria
24 ALDP will require SP to complete MT with BCCS phase for LCpl and Cpl.
25 The CoC are trusted to ensure that MFD soldiers have completed their ITR tests/assessments throughout the Trg Yr.
26 On a soldier being reviewed at a Medical Board and receiving an updated Appendix 9, the unit CoC are required to upload the in-
date Appendix 9 onto PAPMIS and to make REME Sldr Wing aware. All Appendix 9s are to be uploaded to PAPMIS.
27 WOs selected under this rule must be permitted to attend the necessary ALDP to substantiate.
28 As promotions are vacancy based, if we don’t have the necessary information by the Assignment Board SP are likely to be
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18.
ITR requirements. All elements of all ITRs (Core Fitness, Core Education and
Core Combat Skills) are required to be able to be completed. The ability to pass Core
Fitness RFT (but only when medically permitted to do so) remains a key indicator for the
EB; but the Corps isn’t looking for ‘300 Club’ members, just evidence that SP can pass
the
basic physical tests that they are expected to complete each Training Year. This
requirement is for all REME soldiers, including those at units that have a reduced ITR
completion commitment. The Corps expects its leaders of all ranks (anyone above Cfn)
to be able to meet these standards which is why we conduct an EB for all promotions,
even when there is no ALDP MT course required29. This is about employment at the
higher rank in the next Appointment. The CoC and SP must ensure that APC has the
relevant information to make timely and correct decisions.
19.
Board Membership. SO1 REME Sldr Wing is the permanent Chairperson for all
REME Soldier Wing EBs; SO2 REME Sldr Wing is also a Board Member, and the HEO
Boarding Section is the Secretary.
20.
Procedure. Boards are convened on the first working day upon completion of the
respective Promotion Grading Board. The process followed by the Board is outlined at
Annex A to Part 5. Evidence includes all recent information received from the unit
regarding the soldier’s ability to meet any ALDP entry requirements:
a.
Up to date Appendix 9 uploaded onto PAPMIS by the unit.
b.
RFT Information uploaded to FISS / ODR by the unit.
c.
Completed Appendix 18 to AGAI 78 (where available/requested) on PAPMIS.
d.
Completed Appendix 26 to AGAI 78 (where available/requested) on PAPMIS.
e.
Appendix 830 (where appropriate) on PAPMIS.
f.
Appendix 1231 (where appropriate) on PAPMIS.
21.
Outcome. Using corporate knowledge, the Board shall place the candidate in one
of three categories based on the evidence presented:
a.
Yes. The Board believes the soldier can be employed in the higher rank,
could complete ITRs, BCCS training where applicable, and is widely employable.
Or a non-deployable job can be filled for final tour of duty (normally last 2 years).
Soldiers in this category will require an authorised waiver as per the
ALDP
Handbook.
b.
More Information Required. Insufficient evidence to make a
recommendation.
c.
No. The Board believes the soldier cannot be employed in the higher rank,
could not complete ITRs, BCCS training where applicable and is not widely
employable.
29 Sgt to SSgt and WO2 to WO1.
30 Use SO2 REME Soldiers as the APC SPOC for all APC input on Appendix 8s.
31 Use SO2 REME Soldiers as the APC SPOC for all APC input on Appendix 22s.
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22.
Change in JMES. If a soldier is selected for promotion and their JMES status
changes before they assume an appointment in the higher rank, they will be re-
considered by the REME Employability Board. The same criteria as above will be
considered and if the soldier does not pass the Employability Board, they will be de-
selected for promotion. If their JMES subsequently improves in the same Promotion
year they will be reconsidered by the Employability Board again but can only be
selected for promotion if a vacancy and sufficient promotion quota still exists.
23.
Promulgation of Results. Candidates graded "Yes" can move to the Assignment
Board phase of the Boarding Cycle. Candidates graded "No" having been above the
selection line will have their CO / OC informed of the outcome of the Board. If ‘More
Information’ is required then the Unit will be contacted, though if the necessary
information is not readily available it is likely that promotion quota will have been used
by the time the information is received; the Boarding Cycle is short, so it is in a soldier’s
interest to make sure APC has the information it requires before the Employability
Board convenes. The CoC must drive this; if one of your soldiers is being considered for
promotion and is not MFD, they will be assessed by the REME EB. The procedures are
clear, it is vital that they are understood and implemented by the SP and their CoC.
Section 4
Appointment Boards (AB)
24.
General. REME soldiers are assigned to E1 appointments after being considered
by an Appointment Board (AB) commensurate with their rank run by REME Sldr Wing.
REME Sldr Wing ABs are conducted in accordance with the
CM Boarding Manual. 25.
Tasks. The AB is to:
a.
Appoint those soldiers selected for promotion from that year’s Promotion
Grading Board (PB).
b.
Appoint soldiers already holding substantive rank and have a Future
Availability Date (FAD) in the following Promotion Year.
c.
Appoint soldiers in acting rank in advance of their promotion selection32.
d.
Endorse gaps created by workforce shortfalls.
26.
Composition. The ABs are composed as follows:
SSgt / WO2 / WO1
SSgt / WO2 / WO1
Cfn / LCpl / Cpl / Sgt
(Artificers)
(Non-Artificers)
Chair
SO1 REME Sldr Wg
SO1 REME Sldr Wg
Head of Section for
CEG being assigned
Members
SO2 REME Sldr Wg
SO2 REME Sldr Wg
REME Sldr Wg WO /
Field Force
Representative
Head Section B
Head of Section for
Section Clerk for
CEG being assigned
CEG being assigned
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Corps ASM
Corps ASM
Trade champion
Secretary
Clerk for Artificer
Nominated Section
Nominated Section
CEG
Clerk
Clerk
Table 3 – Assignment board composition
Note: Cfn are assigned on a rolling basis throughout the year from Ph 2 Trg, but only
once a signed Trg RoS certificate has been received by their respective Career
Manager.
27.
Soldier Representation. All ABs will have a Field Force Representative (FFR),
this can be either the Corps ASM, one of the REME Trade Champions or a suitable
REME Field Force Warrant Officer for each CEG is to be nominated by the trade
champion if the trade champion is unavailable. The FFR’s responsibilities are to:
a.
Be a full board member and directly responsible to the Chair of the
Respective AB. They will use their current Field Army experience and military
judgement to add value to the overall assignment process, allowing the Chair to
make better informed assignment decisions.
b.
Remain impartial throughout the AB. All discussions and decisions with
regards to the AB are not to be communicated outside of REME Soldier Wing,
without prior approval from SO1 REME Soldier Wing, even after formal release of
the results.
c.
Provide feedback from their AB experience directly to SO1 REME Soldier
Wing and to the wider REME cohort, using the REME Bulletin and the REME
Career Management Facebook Group.
28.
AB Timings. The AB follows the relevant Promotion Board (PB) and REME
Employability Board (EB) and uses the Order of Merit generated by the PB. AB results
for all ranks will be published on the
REME MS Web page, distributed to the REME
Functional Chain and communicated using Defence Connect and the REME Career
Management Facebook group, on or around the publication of the pan-Army
Promotions for that rank.
29.
Generation of Vacancies. The PB is the driver for the subsequent move of
soldiers. Posts will become vacant due to the following reasons each Promotion Year:
a.
SP with a FAD in the upcoming PY, due to be assigned on that board.
b.
WOs Commissioned into the Corps and SNCOs and WOs commissioned
outside of the Corps.
c.
Soldiers leaving the Corps because of:
(1) Completion of their Engagement.
(2) Voluntary Outflow (NTT).
(3) Involuntary Outflow (Medical Discharge).
(4) Transfer to another Capbadge.
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d.
Soldiers removed from appointment because of AGAI 67 Action.
e.
Changes in workforce requirement.
f.
Soldiers placed on the SAM system.
30.
Publication of Vacancies. The lists of vacancies for each rank for the
forthcoming Promotion Year will be published on
MS Web and distributed to the REME
Functional Chain prior to each Promotion Board. They will be published as follows:
a.
All ranks. Each individual vacancy will be listed by CEG with an approximate
date by which the vacancy should be filled. Not all vacancies will be listed due to
changes which may occur during the AB process, although every attempt to
advertise every vacancy will be made right up until the closing date i.e., the date
that all the PPPs are required to be with APC.33
31.
Future Availability Dates. REME SP and their CoC are expected to know their
FAD from the information provided on their AO; this will inform them and their unit
whether they are due assignment in the forthcoming Promotion Year. If they are due
assignment, then they must submit their preferences for the AB in good time, preferably
via a PPP or by updating their JPA Preferences in response to the published vacancies
for their rank. The FAD should be used by the individual and the unit for planning
purposes, but all should note that SP are liable for assignment at any time within the
Promotion Year for their rank.
Units therefore must not plan on committing
individual SP beyond their FAD without prior agreement from REME Sldr Wing. 32.
AB Process. REME Sldr Wing will adopt the following process in conducting its
ABs:
a.
Order of Merit (OoM). The Promotion Board will generate 2 or 3 OoMs: A
Promotion OoM; a ‘Returners’ OoM; and, if the workforce situation requires it, an
‘Early Boarders’ OoM; the REME EB conforms with the OoMs but removes those
who have failed the EB. ‘Returners’ are those soldiers who are already substantive
in the rank the PB is grading for and due assignment in the following Promotion
Year (i.e., during the Cpl to Sgt PB, those substantive Sgts who are due
assignment in the following Promotion Year will be graded on their performance as
a Sgt, which will determine their place in the ‘Returners’ OoM). Each CEG has its
own OoM and is split into thirds; top, middle, and bottom third.
b.
AB Exceptions. SP can be considered out with their position in the OoM if
the circumstances justify doing so; this can range from extension requests to meet
a particular unit training or operational need, the retaining of a particular
Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Behaviours (KSEB) and the consideration of an
individual’s exceptional circumstances (welfare / compassionate). The AB will
consider the evidence and determine if the request is to be considered out with the
normal AB sequence.
c.
AB Sequence. SP are allocated assignments on the AB in the flowing
sequence, with all approved AGAI 81s being reviewed upfront:
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(1) Top-third Returners (highest scorer first and so on).
(2) Top-third Main Board Promotion Candidates (highest scorer first).
(3) Mid-third Returners.
(4) Mid-third Main Board Promotion Candidates.
(5) Bottom-third Returners.
(6) At this point the AB will look at the remaining vacancies and the
remaining Main Promotion Board candidates (Bottom-third) to determine
whether we need to use any Early Board candidates, though these are only
used if absolutely necessary.
d.
Unspec Artificer. Artificers are assigned to a role that requires their CEG,
unless it is an Artificer Unspec post in which case the AB will choose the best
individual. Some Artisan roles (CSM etc) are open to trades other than TSS, but
the AB will generally only consider someone that has KSEB for such a role.
Depending on workforce requirements, there remain opportunities for Artificers out
of trade within the E2 arena and within the Corps.
e.
Meritocracy. Each individual is looked at in order of merit, so the better
someone scores on the promotion board, then the more chance they have of
getting one of their choices on the AB. An individual’s preferences are considered,
as well as their previous experience and competences. The AB will also decide if
SP need to broaden their experience for both their own good and the good of the
Corps; there is at least 1 x military Offr / WO on each AB. REME Soldier Wing
invests a great deal of time and effort during ABs attempting to get the best result
for all.
33.
Assignment Preferences. A soldier’s failure to update their assignment
preferences prevents the AB from doing its job correctly but, nevertheless, the AB still
has a job to do and a short timescale in which to do it. Therefore, if SP do not update
their preferences once the list of vacancies is published then REME soldier Wing will
use their existing preferences, no matter how old they are. Also, if a soldier has no
preferences, either on JPA or a PPP they will be considered at the end of the AB
process, no matter how well they scored; this is likely to result in disappointment for the
soldier, so all are strongly encouraged to provide preferences. If a SP fails to submit a
PPP this is not considered, or recorded, as a directed assignment.
34.
Assignment Vacancies. SP are strongly encouraged to submit their assignment
preferences on JPA and the PPP form having first consulted the
REME Jobs List. The
SP is encouraged to submit as many units/locations as possible and these should be
submitted in priority order. The AB will work through the list until a vacancy is available
or all the preferences submitted have been filled.
35.
Relevant Information. The PPP is designed to allow the soldier to express their
preferences to the AB; it is also designed to allow the soldier to give as much relevant
information to allow the AB to make informed decisions. SP informing APC of a
significant personal issue, or that a dependant has additional educational needs, after
the AB results are published does not help REME Sldr Wing to manage your career.
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REME Sldr Wing will always do what they can to help, but withholding information from
REME Sldr Wing, for whatever reason, is not in anyone’s best interests. All information
is treated in the strictest confidence.
36.
AB Contact. REME Sldr Wing may, where possible, attempt to contact the CoC of
the SP directly if clarification of preferences is required in support of the AB. REME Sldr
Wing also reserve the right to use a SP’s contact mobile number, as recorded on JPA,
for this purpose. The SP should therefore ensure that their mobile contact details held
on JPA are up to date. Any SP who does not wish for REME Sldrs Wing to do this,
should let their Career Manager know via their CoC. If a SP is contacted by the CASM
or Field Force Representative, then any discussion that takes place is to remain
confidential. Things do change during ABs and therefore any possible outcome
discussed remains subject to change.
Section 5
Acting Rank Review Board (ARRB)
37.
General. SP are promoted in acting rank until their respective ALDP training is
complete34. All SP must complete their ALDP training before the end of the promotion
year in which they have been selected;
not when they start wearing the rank. For
Sgts and below this must be completed prior to 30 Sep, and for SSgts and above, this
must be completed prior to 31 Mar; in both cases before the end of the Promotion
Year35. However, if they have not substantiated by this point, their acting rank is
reviewed at the ARRB in accordance with
QRs, para 9.147 and the
CM Handbook,
chap 1, para 01.10.
38.
Task. The ARRB is to:
a.
Review those SP who have not completed ALDP in the allocated time.
b.
Extend or revert those SP based upon the information provided by the chain
of command (iaw the
ALDP Handbook).
c.
Provide formal feedback to the CoC on the outcome of the ARRB and update
JPA.
39.
Composition. The ARRB is composed as the following board members:
Chair
SO1 REME Sldr Wing
Members
SO2 REME Sldr Wing
Secretary
HEO Boarding Section
Table 4 – Acting Rank Review Board composition
40.
ARRB Timings. The ARRB is conducted twice a year in April and October, to
align with the end of the respective Promotion Years.
41.
ARRB Process. REME Sldr Wing will adopt the following process when
conducting its ARRBs:
34 For promotion to LCpl (ALDP LCpl MT), Cpl (ALDP Cpl MT and ME), Sgt (ALDP Sgt MT and ME) and WO2 (ALDP WO ME).
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a.
ALDP extensions. The extension request form is at Annex E to the
ALDP
Handbook. They should be used in extremis and are limited to two 6-month
extensions,
units and SP should not assume that an extension is guaranteed. Applications are to be submitted to REME Sldr Wing in accordance with the
following timelines.
(1)
Promotees to LCpl, Cpl, and Sgt. Latest date for an application to be
sent is 31 May, with a resulting decision made by 30 Jun. For exceptional
circumstances, the final application date is 1 Sep.
(2)
Promotees to WO2. Latest date for an application to be sent is 30 Nov,
with a resulting decision made by 31 Dec. For exceptional circumstances, the
final application date is 1 Mar.
b.
ARRB pre-work. Prior to the ARRB, the Boarding HEO within CSS branch
will confirm the details of all SP who are currently still in Acting Higher Rank
(AHR), pending completion of their mandated ALDP course. Those that have not
been granted an ALDP extension will run to the ARRB.
c.
ARRB. HEO Boarding section will present all SP in AHR to the Board and a
final decision will be made; SP will either be reverted in rank or be granted an
extension. This decision is based on whether an extension request form has been
submitted (as described above), consultation with the CoC and any other
correspondence that requires investigation.
(1)
Reversion in Rank. If an SP is deemed unsuitable to promote as they
have no reasonable grounds for not becoming qualified for the next rank,
they will be reverted as of the day of the ARRB decision.
(2)
Granted extension. If reasonable, SP may be granted a three- or six-
month extension. This is usually based on timings for next available course
loading. However, this is only used in extremis as all Promotees have a
minimum of 12 months to substantiate in rank.
d.
ARRB post-work. The outcome for all SP who run to the ARRB will be
formally communicated to the CoC. All necessary JPA action will be carried out by
REME Sldr Wg.
42.
ARRB Exceptions. The agreed exception to ALDP in REME are Artificers. All
those selected from ASCLB must have completed MT, however those who have not
completed ME in time will be granted 12 months upon completion of their Artificer
course to complete ME. If this is not completed, the SP will be reverted in rank.
43.
Summary. The longer into the PY that a SP waits to complete their ALDP, the
more risk that the SP becomes injured in the interim; SP should be encouraged to
complete their career course at the very earliest opportunity. Substantiation
requirements must be completed before the end of the promotion year;
it is not 12
months from when they start wearing the rank.
Section 6
The Artificer Selection Course Loading Board (ASCLB)
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44.
General. The ASCLB convenes in May of each year and selects those SP who
are suitable for Artificer training. Further detail on Artificer training can be sought in
Corps Inst E5.
45.
Task. The ASCLB selects and loads candidates onto appropriate Artificer Courses
depending on the SP’s CEG. The REME Workforce Plans determines the number of
course vacancies annually. Board members grade the candidates based on merit and
the number of reports in rank to set soldiers into their cohorts.
Soldiers who have met
the eligibility criteria are considered by the ASCLB.
Section 7
The Military Training Instructor Selection Course Loading Board (MSCLB)
46.
General. CoC are encouraged to identify potential MTI candidates within the
normal working environment. In addition, ALDP cses and PAB are ideal to exploit this
potential and course directors are to highlight such individuals in the relevant cse
reports.
47.
Tasks. The role of the MSCLB is to select suitable candidates to become MTIs
and Section Commanders at Phase 1 and 2 training establishments. REME Sldr Wing
will aim to give sufficient notice of assignment to complete the mandated training as
detailed in Part VI (training) of this instruction.
48.
Eligibility Criteria. All REME CEGs are eligible to fill MTI posts. SO2 Sect A,
REME Sldr Wing will screen potential MTIs using the following criteria:
a.
Rank. For Cpl MTI posts, individuals should either hold, have been selected
for, or
recommended for promotion to, the rank of Cpl. There are also several
rank-ranged Cpl-Sgt MTI posts at Phase 2 units, providing Technicians and senior
Cpls with an opportunity to become an MTI. An individual wishing to fill a Sgt/SSgt
MTI post should ideally have previously completed a tour as a Cpl (Sect Comd).36
b.
Class. All personnel appearing at the MSCLB must have class 1 status for a
period of 1 year prior to the date of the board. For potential MTI candidates
deemed exceptional by their CoC, the requirement to have 1 year minimum as a
class 1 may be waivered by SO1 REME Sldr Wing, however the minimum
requirement to be class 1 will not be waivered.
c.
Recommendation. SP must have a positive recommendation for instructor
duties in their latest SJAR to filter into the board.
49.
Convening. REME Sldr Wing convenes the MSCLB on behalf of RHQ REME.
The board sits in July of each year.
50.
Composition. The MSCLB is comprised of the following board members:
Chair
SO1 REME Sldr Wing
Members
SO2 REME Arms School – ALDP
OC Helmand / El Alamein Coy, DSEME
36 Pl Sgts are responsible for the mentoring of Sect Comds and should ideally have previously served within ARTD.
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Corps ASM
MTI Trade Champion
Secretary
SO2 REME Sldr Wing
Table 5 – MTI Selection Course Loading Board composition
51.
Assessment of Merit. In assessing the suitability of an individual to be an MTI,
the MSCLB considers the SP’s SJARs. The outcome of the MSCLB is an OOM based
on the suitability of the SP to undertake an MTI role.
52.
Discipline. SO2 REME Soldiers will conduct a JPA disciplinary check prior to
selection for MTI roles. Those soldiers with recent or serious disciplinary incidents are
unlikely to be considered for a role. All MTIs will undergo a DBS check prior to
assignment. Those soldiers selected for AFC(H) and ATC(W) must be DBS cleared
before an AO will be issued.
53.
Welfare. Candidates should be free from welfare issues that would impact upon
their ability to complete pre-employment training or those that would impact upon their
ability to be an MTI. Reporting Officers must ensure that soldiers who are
recommended meet these criteria.
54.
Medical Grading. MTIs who are selected will need to be able to pass the REME
employability board. Any soldier who is less than MFD will present to the Employability
Board.
55.
Non-suitability for MTI assignment. Reporting officers who consider that a
candidate,
selected by the MSCLB, is no longer suitable for an MTI appointment, they
must raise a Special Circumstance SJAR providing reasons for the change in MTI
recommendation.
56.
Notification. Following the MSCLB, REME Sldr Wing is to publish a list of
successful candidates. The successful candidates’ CoC are to be reminded of the
requirements detailed in this instruction.
57.
Annex.
a.
EMPLOYABILITY BOARD PROCESS
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PART VI – TRAINING
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Part VI – Training - Contents
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1
General
1
2
Balancing the requirement
1
3
BCCS training
1
Section 1 – ALDP Career Training
4
Acting rank and ALDP
2
5
When an application should be made
2
6
ALDP exceptions
2
7
Deselection for Promotion
3
8
Fitness, ITR, and entry standards
3
9
Policy for removal from Career training
3
10
Further ALDP guidance
3
Section 2 – REME Career Training
11
Return of Service
3-4
12
Non-REME course applications
4
13
Class 1
5
14
Aviation training requirements
5-6
15
Artificer training
7
16
RQMS appointments
8
Section 3 – REME MTI Training
17
General
8
18
Recording
9
1.
General. Career progression and the loading of career courses is the responsibility
of REME Soldier Wing in accordance with guidance found within LEES. This part covers
the training of REME soldiers and is split into the sections outlined above.
2.
Balancing the Requirement. REME personnel are selected for promotion based
upon their performance, employability, and their potential for higher rank. Employability
includes their potential for employment in the COE. This policy seeks to balance two
competing issues:
a.
REME personnel (commensurate with their role) must be able to deploy, work,
fight, survive, command and lead in the Contemporary Operating Environment
(COE).
b.
REME personnel must be given a fair chance to substantiate their promotion if
capable of doing so.
3.
BCCS training. In the Contemporary Operating Environment (COE) there are no
‘front lines’ in the traditional sense and all soldiers must be prepared to fight to achieve
their mission. For this reason, career training for those most likely to command and lead in
the COE includes arduous field exercises and training in Basic Close Combat Skills
(BCCS). This training is formally assessed, and the following ALDP and Artificer career
courses have assessed field and BCCS phases:
a.
LCpl ALDP
b.
Cpl ALDP (MT)
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Artificer Command and Field Course Phase 3 (ACFC 3)
Section 1
ALDP Career Training
4.
Acting Rank and ALDP. Army Command Standing Order (ACSO) 3234 and the
Army Leadership Development Programme (ALDP) Handbook is the overriding policy
regarding Army Career training. Soldiers selected for promotion are appointed in Acting
Rank until their respective ALDP37 courses are complete. They must complete these
before the end of the Promotion Year38 to substantiate. REME Sldr Wing can authorise
extensions but only in exceptional circumstances; far too often the reasons are weak, and
applications are rejected, resulting in SP reverted to their substantive rank. The following
demonstrates each promotion step and the timelines associated to it, noting that Sgt–SSgt
and WO2–WO1 do not have any ALDP course criteria.
a.
Promotion to LCpl, Cpl and Sgt. Promotion results are released in Oct, Jul,
and Jun respectively. The window to substantiate is 1 Oct – 30 Sept; this is the
Promotion Year. Once SP are notified of promotion, they can apply to complete the
ALDP course. It must be complete before 30 Sept of the Promotion Year to
substantiate, or the SP risks being deselected for promotion.
b.
Promotion to WO2. Results are released in Feb with the window for
completing ALDP between 1 Apr – 31 Mar.
5.
When an application should be made. Soldiers notified of their selection for
promotion have
one month to book a place on their required ALDP course, ensuring that
their CoC are involved in the process. Failure to bid for a course vacancy iaw this direction
will not be accepted as a valid reason for an ALDP extension request. For MT elements of
ALDP, SP are directed to the
REME Arms School SharePoint page, in particular the
Course Facts Sheets area to identify suitable course dates. Applications should be made
to Mark Nicholson from REME Sldr Wing, Sect A. For ALDP ME, SP should book their
course through their local Army Education Centre (AEC).
a.
Additional time to apply. In the period between notification of promotion and
the start of the promotion year, SP may apply for ALDP. This means the total time
can be up to 16 months (four months additional time for Sgt, and two months for Cpl
and WO). The earlier the SP applies for their ALDP, the better.
b.
Additional promotions. For those SP who are selected as an additional
promotion, ALDP must be completed with the same amount of time as SP who
gained a main board promotion (including the additional time between notification
and start of Promotion Year). The date of commencement will be promulgated by
REME Sldr Wing when a SP is selected from the reserve list and notified of their
selection.
6.
ALDP exceptions. The agreed exception to ALDP in REME are Artificers. All those
selected from ASCLB must have completed MT, however those who have not completed
ME in time will be granted 12 months upon completion of their Artificer course to complete
ME. If this is not completed, the SP will be reverted in rank.
37 For promotion to LCpl (ALDP LCpl MT), Cpl (ALDP Cpl MT and ME), Sgt (ALDP Sgt MT and ME) and WO2 (ALDP WO ME).
38 Promotion Year for SSgt and above commences 1 Apr; for Sgt and below on 1 Oct.
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7.
Deselection for Promotion. Where a SP cannot complete ALDP, or cannot
complete within an authorised extension timeframe, they will be deselected for promotion
and must be boarded again for consideration in the next Promotion Year.
8.
Fitness, ITR, and entry standards. For soldiers attending LCpl ALDP and Cpl ALDP
MT, command is assessed within a BCCS environment. The standards and tolerable
variance for weight carriage and distance on ALDP BCCS serials is provided in the
physical training elements from the
ALDP Handbook. The Handbook also contains pre-
course requirements and a Risk Assessment for any soldier graded other than MFD, which
must be endorsed by their Chain of Command. If SP are fit enough to pass the REME EB
to be selected for Promotion, then they are fit enough to attend their ALDP MT. The longer
into the PY that a SP waits to complete their course, the more risk that the SP becomes
injured in the interim; SP should be encouraged to complete their ALDP at the very earliest
opportunity.
a.
Soldiers whose Medical Grading Changes during Training. Soldiers who
become ill, are injured or whose medical grading changes during a career course are
to be medically assessed and a case made recommending retention or withdrawal of
the soldier from training. For soldiers on ALDP training a decision to retain or return
to unit (RTU) will generally be made direct between the training unit and the soldier’s
parent unit.
9.
Policy for Removal from Career Training. Removal from a training course typically
involves the soldier being Returned To Unit (RTU) unless the training unit is also the one
designated as the SP’s unit for administrative and disciplinary purposes. If a soldier is
removed from course, a Training Review Board (TRB) must be convened to confirm and
record course removal action. In accordance with
AGAI 67, the CO of the parent unit is
responsible for determining further Administrative Action.
a.
Blameworthy and Non-Blameworthy Removals. Where such cases arise,
removal action will be underpinned by an assessment of whether the removal is
blameworthy or non-blameworthy and whether its cause is unsuitability, inefficiency,
or misconduct. Each case will be different but, as a general guide:
(1) Removal due to Values and Standards (V&S) transgression is likely to be
classed as blameworthy/misconduct.
(2) Removal due to a failure to meet the required standard against formal TOs
may involve elements of all categories, less misconduct.
(3) Removal due to Injury or illness is likely to be classed as non-
blameworthy/unsuitability.
10.
Further ALDP guidance. Further guidance on course TOs for ALDP MT can be
sought from SO3 ALDP who resides in the REME Arms School. For ALDP ME, SPs are
directed to their local AEC.
Section 2
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11.
Return of Service. Tradespeople assigned or detached from a unit to attend a long
course, such as an Artificer course, or in receipt of a Financial Retention Incentive (FRI)
are required to commit themselves to a guaranteed Return of Service (RoS) in recognition
of the training, both financial and operational, being offered. Details of the current RoS
associated with each REME course are shown
in JSP 750. REME Sldr Wing coordinates
the issue of a RoS Proforma with any course Joining Instructions or payments of FRIs.
This Proforma must be signed by the soldier, countersigned by an officer, and returned to
REME Sldr Wing
before the soldier will be allowed to attend a course or receive any
payment. The Artificer Trg RoS starts from the commencement of the course and is 36
months from the expected completion date of the course; it remains valid even if the
soldier does not successfully complete the course. SP who have committed to a Trg RoS
will be held to it. Should they submit NTT, the requested discharge/retirement date will not
normally be approved if it leaves a RoS. If, in exceptional cases, a Trg RoS can be broken,
a financial repayment may be required.
a.
Failure on Artificer Course RoS. If a soldier fails their Artificer Course, they
will be assigned to a new unit in their original CEG and appropriate rank (rank
reversion is explained in the following Para 11b); such SP are still subject to the 36-
month Training Return of Service (Trg RoS) they accepted on selection for Artificer
Training. The Trg RoS starts on the expected date of Artificer Training Course
completion (pass or fail). Details are covered in
CI E5. b.
Rank reversion when removed from course. The rank a SP will revert to on
removal from course is dependent on three elements; Sub rank at ASCLB,
successful/unsuccessful at relevant PB in the same promotion year as the ASCLB
(Cpl-Sgt or LCpl-Cpl), successful/unsuccessful at an out of committee board if
required. The following explains the three main scenarios following removal from
course:
(1)
Substantive Sgt successful at ASCLB. No reversion. Removed from
course and appointed to a unit as a Sgt.
(2)
Substantive Cpl successful at ASCLB and Sgt Promotion Board. Removed from course and appointed as a Sgt. The soldier then has 12 months
from removal to complete all ALDP courses required to substantiate, if required.
(3)
Substantive LCpl or Cpl successful at ASCLB but NOT at the
Promotion Board. If the SP is removed during the same Promotion Year of the
respective boards, they will be appointed back in the substantive rank they were
before commencing course.
(4)
Special Grading Board. If an SP has not run to a promotion board whilst
waiting to attend or whilst on Artificer course, they will be scored on a special
grading board to determine if they would have been deemed suitable for
promotion. If so, they will be promoted and appointed; if not, they will be
appointed in their substantive rank.
12.
Non-REME Course Applications. Bids from non-REME organisations to attend
career courses are to be submitted through Training Branch Strat Org (ES) and will be
afforded a priority in line with the operational requirement whilst ensuring that there is no
adverse effect on REME soldiers.
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a.
RM. RM tradespeople are allocated a set number of places on certain courses,
details of which are included in respective course schedules. Bids over-and-above
those already allocated will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
b.
Gurkha and Royal Gibraltar Regt. Bids are rare and must have been agreed
through Strat Org (ES). Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
c.
Bids from Other Cap-Badges. Applications will consider the operational
situation but will tend to be afforded a lower priority than that for REME tradespeople.
13.
Class 1. Attaining class 1 provides an SP with a level of autonomy at trade and
authority over class 2 tradespeople; it makes them eligible for promotion to Sgt and above;
it makes them eligible for Artificer Training (if in the correct CEG) or selection as a Section
Commander (Ph 1 or 2). APC will load SP for class 1 Training if they match the requisite
criteria (time served / recommended for class one).
a.
Early Class 1 Attendance. There are some soldiers who excel at trade, either
through natural aptitude or through previous experience; these should be considered
for early class 1 attendance. If the soldier is recommended for promotion and
recommended for early class 1 training the unit should apply to APC for them to be
considered for early attendance. Exceptionally, SO2 REME Sldr Wing may request
DSEME input for exceptionally early applications39, and to assist with prioritisation for
oversubscribed early course loading where applicable. Consideration should also be
given to the Potential Assessment Board (PAB); they may be good at trade, but they
must also be ready for their potential to be assessed.
Units can request to apply
for a soldier to attend the Class 1 Course early by using the Application for
attendance on REME career course Form in Capbadge Announcements40
.
b.
Class 1 failures. Individuals who fail the Class 1 Course will not be eligible to
re-attend until recommended. Once recommended to re-attend, which could be
included in the TRB or by the CoC, the SP will be loaded onto the next available
course, although course loading will not be at the detriment to any SP already
loaded. The TRB must include a recommendation for return, including appropriate
timelines. Such individuals must be confirmed as suitable to re-attend by their OC or
the most appropriate REME Officer in their Unit / CoC.
14.
Aviation training requirements. The aviation community have further requirements
and REME specific courses to attend.
a.
Technician to Supervisor. Attendance on the Supervisors’ Course will be
triggered by selection for promotion to Cpl by the Cpl Promotion Board. Successful
completion of the Supervisors’ Course is a pre-requisite to hold substantive rank.
LCpls selected for promotion to Cpl will be allocated a place on a Supervisors’
Course on a balance of merit order and availability. Soldiers are strongly encouraged
to complete ALDP, as for all other CEGs, only acting Cpl will be granted post
supervisor training; soldiers holding acting Cpl will be reverted to LCpl by the Acting
Rank Review Board (ARRB) if they have failed to complete the mandated ALDP
Training within the relevant Promotion Year (1 Oct XX – 30 Sep XX+1 noting that the
Cpl Promotion Board Results are published in Jul XX). Career managers must note:
39 Exceptionally early - less than three years from class 2 completion date.
40 Applications to be sent to SO2 REME Sldrs.
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(1) A recommendation for the Supervisors’ Course is to be made in a
Technician’s AR using the Free Text box and explicitly mentioned in the
potential paragraph alongside a recommendation for promotion. A positive
Supervisor recommendation is required to filter in and therefore be presented to
the Corporal promotion board.
(2) Completion of the Supervisors’ Course will result in the award of the JPA
career competence: Class One Supervisor.41
(3) Soldiers selected for promotion who do not qualify as a Supervisor within
the promotion year (1 Oct XX – 30 Sep XX+1) will be deselected.
b.
Supervisor to Senior Supervisor. Attendance on the Senior Supervisors’
Course will be triggered by selection for promotion to Sgt by the Sgt Promotion
Board. Successful completion of the course is a pre-requisite to hold substantive
rank. Cpls selected for promotion to Sgt will be allocated a place on a Senior
Supervisors’ Course on a balance of merit order and availability. Soldiers are strongly
encouraged to complete ALDP, as for all other CEGs, only acting Sgt will be granted
post Senior Supervisor Training; soldiers holding acting Sgt will be reverted to Cpl by
the Acting Rank Review Board (ARRB) if they have failed to complete the mandated
ALDP Training within the relevant Promotion Year (1 Oct XX – 30 Sep XX+1 noting
that the Sgt Promotion Board Results are published in Jun XX). Career managers
must note:
(1) A recommendation for the Senior Supervisors Course is to be made in a
Technician’s AR using the Free Text box and explicitly mentioned in the
potential paragraph alongside a recommendation for promotion. A positive
Senior Supervisor recommendation is required to filter in and therefore be
presented to the Sergeant promotion board.
(2) Completion of the Senior Supervisors’ Course will result in the award of
the JPA career competence: Class One Senior Supervisor.42
(3) Soldiers selected for promotion who do not qualify as a Senior Supervisor
within the promotion year (1 Oct XX – 30 Sep XX+1) will be deselected.
c.
Supervisor and Senior Supervisor Course failure or removal. Any SP that
fails or is removed from either the Sup or Snr Sup Course will not be qualified to
occupy the vacancy to which promotion is linked, nor eligible to re-attend until
recommended. Therefore, the failure to complete the Sup or Snr Sup Course is likely
to require a change in assignment for the SP if a vacancy in their current unit in their
current rank no longer exists. If subsequently recommended to re-attend, the SP will
be loaded onto the next available course; although course loading will not be at the
detriment of any SP already loaded and may not be within the current promotion
year. The TRB must include a recommendation for return, including appropriate
timelines where required. Such individuals must be confirmed as suitable to re-attend
by their OC or the most appropriate REME Officer in their Unit / CoC.
d.
Refusal to complete the Supervisor/Senior Supervisor Course.
Any SP that
refuses to attend either the Sup or Snr Sup Course will not be qualified to occupy the
vacancy to which promotion is linked. Therefore, the refusal to complete the Sup or
41 ‘Class One’ remains in the JPA competency purely for REME APC promotion board filter purposes.
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Snr Sup Course will be considered as a refusal of promotion. Refusal of promotion is
detailed in Part 3 (Promotion) of this instruction.
e.
Early Supervisor / Senior Supervisor Course Loading. If space permits and
all Early Boarders have been used or there is insufficient promotion quota available,
exceptional not fully qualified Sup and Snr Sup candidates will be identified and
boarded for their suitability for early course loading. Course loading to fill a vacancy
should not be confused with an Early Board selection, since it is not linked to
promotion. Exceptional candidates must have an 'excp' recommendation for Sup/Snr
Sup training in their most recent SJAR and a request for early Sup/Snr Sup loading is
to be made to SO2 REME Sldrs using the application for early career course
attendance, found in
Capbadge Announcements.
15.
Artificer Training. Upon selection from the Artificer Selection Course Loading Board
(ASCLB), SP are loaded onto their respective Artificer course depending on their CEG.
Further detail can be found in
Corps Instruction E5 – Artificer Selection and Training.
a.
Artificer Course Training. Three distinct phases of course are outlined below:
(1)
Artificer Command and Field Course Phase 1 (ACFC 1). This initial
phase delivered by the REME Arms School focuses on student development
and preparation for their studies ahead.
(2)
Artificer Command and Field Course Phase 2 (ACFC 2). Advanced
Engineering Skills (AES). The second phase delivered by 8 Trg Bn REME
focuses on the engineering skills an Artificer requires to make independent
engineering decisions.
(3)
Artificer Command and Field Course Phase 3 (ACFC 3). The final
stage delivered by the REME Arms School, prepares potential Artificers for
command in the Field Army. It will test and develop them for their roles ahead to
give them to give them the skills to be credible leaders in their new units.
b.
Professional Accreditation. All potential Artificers must be Engineering
Technician Accredited for loading at the ACSLB.
c.
Medical grading. Those SP who are not MFD will run to the Employability
Board, which is detailed in Part V (Career Management Boards) of this instruction.
d.
Aviation Artificer. From 2020 Aviation Artificers will be selected and trained
regardless of aviation trade. To maximise the opportunity for early promotion, soldiers
should be encouraged to pursue the Artificer route where there is an established
pathway to achieve WO1. Soldiers following the Artisan route are likely to promote at
a slower rate with promotion opportunities to Warrant rank extremely limited. The
following applies specifically to Aviation Artificer selection on the ASCLB.
(1) Aviation technicians attending Senior Supervisors’ Course will be
expected to attempt a Potential Assessment Board (PAB) if they have not
attempted it earlier.
(2) In addition to the normal eligibility criteria for ASCLB, aviation technicians
will also need a minimum of 1 AR as a Senior Supervisor (Sgt) with a
recommendation for Artificer Training.
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(3) Legacy Class 1 Technicians43 will still be eligible for ASCLB selection as a
Cpl if they have fulfilled the eligibility criteria laid down
in Corps Instruction E5.
16.
RQMS appts. All soldiers in RQMS appointments are to be suitably qualified for the
role. The RQMS qualification course is to be completed prior to assigning into an RQMS
appointment.
Section 3
REME MTI Training
17.
General. To become a qualified MTI there is a significant training bill to be
conducted. All mandated courses must be completed during the period of notification
before appointment as an MTI. Recommended and desirable courses should be
completed as early in the identification process as possible:
a.
Mandated MTI Courses. Once selected by the MSCLB, successful candidates
must complete the following courses prior to assignment:
(1)
MTI Seminar. REME Arms School (1 Wk).
(2)
All Arms Skill at Arms. School of Infantry SASC (2 Wks).
(3)
All Arms Safety Supervisors Course. School of Infantry SASC (2 Wks).
(4)
SA(M) 07. School of Infantry SASC (2 Wks).
(5)
Defence Trainer course (DTc) ASLS Pirbright (10 Days).
(6)
ARTD Care of Trainees. ASLS Pirbright (3 Days).
b.
Recommended MTI Courses. REME unit and sub-unit commanders should
seek to load potential MTIs as early as possible, and preferably prior to MSCLB, onto
the following recommended courses:
(1)
All Arms Drill Instructor. All arms drill wing, Catterick (3 Wks).
(2)
CBRN Defence Instructor. Defence School of CBRN, Porton Down (3
Wks).
(3)
Battlefield Casualty Drill Trainer. DMS(W) (1 Wk).
(4)
Summer Mountain Leader (Trainer) ML(T). Joint Services Mountain
Training Centres (1 Wk).
(5)
Land Navigation. Delivery by land navigation SME in-unit.
c.
Desirable MTI Courses. REME unit and sub-unit commanders should seek
to load potential MTIs as early as possible, preferably prior to MSCLB, onto the
following recommended courses to deliver dismounted close combat skills to
meet the operational requirements of the Field Army:
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(1)
All Arms Basic Tactics Course (BTAC). School of Infantry, Brecon (2
Wks).
(2)
Section Commanders Battle Course. School of Infantry, Brecon (8
Wks).
(3)
Battle Noise Safety Supervisor Course. School of Engineering,
Chatham (1 Wk).
18.
Recording. Specialist qualifications are to be recorded as a competence on JPA.
Parent units are to ensure that SP from their unit are awarded the correct JPA
Competence on successful completion of a course. Additional guidance can be sought
from Training Branch Strat Org (ES).
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PART VII – DISCIPLINE, ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION, COMPLAINTS AND LITIGATION
Para Part VII – Discipline, administrative action, complaints, and litigation
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- Contents
1
Introduction
1
Section 1 – Discipline
2
The object of military law
1
3
Consequences of disciplinary action
1
Section 2 – Administrative action
4
Consequences of administrative action
2
5
Major administrative action
2
6
Career implications
2
7
Removal from appointment
3
Section 3 – Other issues
8
Postponement of discharge
3
9
Delaying assignments of soldiers under investigation
3
10
Armed forces act (AFA) 06
4
11
Service complaints
4
12
Complaints against annual reports
4
13
Claims for litigation and compensation
4
1.
Introduction. This chapter covers career management (CM) issues that emerge
because of soldiers being subject to discipline (in accordance with the Army Act/Services
Discipline Act) and administrative action (in accordance with AGAI 67). This part is broken
down into the sections outlined above.
Section 1
Discipline
2.
The Object of Military Law.
The object of Military Law is twofold. First, it is to
provide for the maintenance of good order and discipline among members of the Army and
in certain circumstances among others who live or work in a military environment. This it
does by supplementing the ordinary Criminal Law of England and the ordinary judicial
system with a special code of discipline and a special system for enforcing it. Such special
provision is necessary to maintain, in time of peace as well as war, and overseas as well
as at home, the operational efficiency of an armed force. It is for this reason that acts or
omissions which in civil life may amount to no more than breaches of contract (like failing
to attend work) or, indeed, mere incivility (like being offensive to a superior) become, in the
context of army life, punishable offences. The second object of Military Law is to regulate
certain aspects of Army administration, mainly in those fields which affect individual rights.
Thus, there is provision relating to enlistment and discharge, terms of service, forfeitures of
and deductions from pay, and billeting. Often in practice, however, the term “Military Law”
is used regarding its disciplinary provisions rather than its administrative ones.
3.
Consequences of Disciplinary Action.
Where commanders are in doubt about the
appropriate action to take, they should seek early advice from the G1 (Disc) and Legal
staffs in their CoC in the first instance.
a.
Censure. Three types of Censure can be issued depending on the severity of
the offence. These sanctions are detailed within AGAI 67, Vol 2.
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b.
Reduction in Rank.
The rules applicable to reduction in rank apply irrespective
of whether the rank is substantive or acting. Removal of local rank does not count as
reduction in rank and can be ordered at any time by the CO. Reduction in rank is
always ordered by the CO. All reductions in rank are spent immediately and have no
time barring associated. If a soldier is reduced in rank, the following will be
considered:
(1)
Minimum Rank in Appointment.
A Warrant Officer or NCO holding an
appointment which carries a minimum rank, who is reduced for inefficiency,
unsuitability or by Court Martial to a rank below the minimum for the
appointment, will be removed from that appointment and, under instructions of
REME Sldr Wing is either to be returned to the roll appropriate to their original
employment or be reclassified in an employment on a roll appropriate to the
circumstances of the case.
(2)
Re-promotion.
Any soldier who is reduced in rank will be eligible to
appear at the next promotion board provided that:
(a) They have had suitable time in the lower rank to receive an SJAR.
(b) They receive a recommendation for promotion.
(c) They are eligible in all other respects.
Section 2
Administrative Action
4.
Consequences of Administrative Action.
Administrative Action is action taken to
safeguard or restore the operational effectiveness and efficiency of the Army by
commanders using their command authority under Queen’s Regulations. The effect of
particular conduct and performance which may damage operational effectiveness is
assessed by applying the Service Test. Through the process of the Administrative Report,
sanctions may be applied to restore current operational effectiveness and safeguard it in
the future. The Administrative process involves investigation; reporting; determination;
sanction and review. The soldier’s right to complain about any matter relating to his service
remains unaffected. This process of self-regulation is familiar to most employers and
employees. It is entirely separate from the military criminal justice system. Administrative
Action may result in a range of outcomes from an informal interview or censure, or in the
most serious cases, termination of service. It is taken in accordance with the procedures
set out in AGAI 67, the principal document that governs Administrative Action.
5.
Major Administrative Action. In MAA, warnings and removals, apart from when
acting rank is held solely because a soldier selected for promotion has yet to pass ALDP,
SP will be dealt with in their substantive rank. For Minor Administrative Action SP are dealt
with in their apparent (local or acting) rank.
6.
Career Implications. If a soldier is to be investigated for a breach of the Service
Test, and a Major Administrative sanction is being considered, then REME Sldr Wing44
44 SO2 REME Soldiers is the APC POC for Career Implications.
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must be contacted to provide a formal Career Implications Brief. The set format letter
provided by REME Sldr Wing will summarise the soldier’s career and give the possible
implications of a Sanction and the effects they may have on the soldier’s career. Point to
note:
a.
AGAI 67 Information. All Major Sanctions become effective at the date of the
Directed Letter awarding the Sanction. The sanctions that can be awarded are
contained within AGAI 67, Vol 2, Part 3, Annex F.
7.
Removal from Appointment. The 3 principle grounds for requesting removal from
appointment under the provisions of AGAI 67 (Vol 2 Part 1, 67.019) are unsuitability,
inefficiency, and misconduct. Every potentially blameworthy removal from appointment
must be supported by Major Administrative Action to decide on grounds and culpability.
The process of removing an SP from appointment should not concern itself with blame but
confine itself to whether the SP has become untenable in their post. A removal may be
found subsequently to be blameworthy however that issue will be decided by the
Administrative Action Investigation, not the Removal process. Col CM CSS is the final
authority for removal of REME soldiers from post, but all Applications will be staffed
through REME Sldr Wg to Col CM CSS, who is the authority for Removal (it is not
delegated to SO1 REME Sldr Wg). The grounds and all processes to be followed when
requesting a Removal from Appointment are contained within Vol 2 of AGAI 67, Vol Part 5.
Section 3
Other Issues
8.
Postponement of Discharge45. A soldier subject to military law should not be
discharged or transferred to the reserve if he is pending proceedings for offences.
9.
Delaying Assignments of Soldiers under Investigation46. When a soldier is
placed under investigation for a criminal offence or is subject to disciplinary or
administrative action relating to a breach of the Army’s values and standards, they will not
normally be assigned and/or promoted until the disciplinary or administrative process is
complete. The CoC, with advice from REME Sldr Wing, must determine whether the
soldier is to remain in their current appointment. CM CSS REME Sldrs is the final authority
for removal from appointment. In certain circumstances, and following a full review of an
individual’s case, assignment and/or promotion may be authorised on the agreement of
the individual’s CoC and REME Sldr Wing. In determining the appropriate course of action,
the CoC and REME Sldr Wing staff should consider the following factors (this list of factors
is not exhaustive):
a.
Legal/or jurisdiction issues when the assignment involves international
movement.
b.
The need to move an individual for their own safety or the safety of others.
c.
The need to avoid a soldier serving in a particular environment, appointment, or
type of appointment which, in view of the nature of the allegation against them, would
be inappropriate.
45 See AA 1955, Part 1, ss13.
46 See
AGAI Vol 2 Ch 62.
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d.
The need to supervise and monitor the soldier whilst the investigation proceeds.
e.
The need for the soldier under investigation to have access and continuity for
their legal and unit support.
f.
The need to maintain the integrity and morale of the Army.
10.
Armed Forces Act (AFA) 06. The Armed Forces Act 2006 (AFA 06) received Royal
Assent on 8 November 2006. It replaces the Army Act 1955 and subsequent Armed
Forces Acts, although the Reserve Forces Acts continue.
11.
Service Complaints47. A soldier can complain at any time (subject to time limits) and
explain how they believe they have been wronged and what they would like the CoC to do
about it. The intent is that complaints are dealt with at the lowest level and resolution
achieved quickly and, where possible, informally. Every effort should be made, where
appropriate, to resolve a complaint informally; the making of a complaint is a soldier’s legal
right. If a service complaint is Career Management related, the CoC should engage with
REME Sldr Wing early to see if an informal resolution can be found. All details concerning
Service Complaints are contained within
JSP 831.
12.
Complaints Against Annual Reports.
JSP 757 contains the general instructions on
appraisal reports. The subject of a report has the opportunity to comment on the first
reporting officer’s assessment, but comments do not carry any formal requirement for the
second or third reporting officers to give a direct reply. However, the second reporting
officer will take any comments into consideration when making their assessment and
career managers and selection board members will also see comments. These
procedures do not affect the SP’s right to make a Service complaint at any time within the
time limits.
13.
Claims for Litigation and Compensation.
Any claims for litigation or compensation,
made by the soldier, their legal counsel or agent, should be sent/directed in the first
instance to:
Army Personnel Centre
Support Division
Litigation Branch
Injury Compensation Wing
Mail Point 120
Kentigern House
65 Brown Street
GLASGOW G2 8EX
47 Contained with
in JSP 831.
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PART VIII – TRANSFER (INTO, WITHIN AND OUT OF THE CORPS)
Para
Part VIII – Transfer (into, within and out of the Corps) - Contents
Page
1
General
1
Section 1 – Principles
2
Principles
1
3
Training return of service (RoS)
2
4
Rank considerations
2
5
Medical considerations
2
Section 2 – Phase 2 soldier cascades and real ocations
6
Cascade and real ocation
2
7
Phase 2 trainees
2
Section 3 – Post phase 2 transfer into and out of REME
8
Digital Transfers App (Defence Gateway)
3
9
Applications
3
10
Transfer out of REME
3
11
Transfer to the Army Reserve
3
12
Transfers between the services
3
13
Transfers into REME
3-4
14
Rank
4
15
Attachment from other Arms / Corps
5
16
Contested and delayed cases
5
17
Rejections
5
18
Acceptance
5
19
Unit action
5
20
Medical transfer
5
21
Completion of Digital Application
5-6
22
Conduct assessment
6
Section 4 – Change of Main Trade For Pay (MTFP)
23
General
6
24
Transfer trial
6
25
Process
6
26
Change of employment for purposes of training for Artificer status
6
27
Special forces
6
1.
General. This instruction describes the Principles underpinning transfers into, within
and out of the Corps, and the procedures to follow. The instructions are supported by
AGAI 48 and
2014DIN01-014 which remain the authoritative documents.
Section 1
Principles
2.
Principles. Freedom of transfer between Corps of the Army is essential to:
a.
Make best use of the Army’s workforce.
b.
Provide soldiers with the best possible career in the Army commensurate with
their skills and mental, physical, and technical ability.
c.
Retain soldiers no longer suited to their present Corps or trade, but who may
still have years of useful service to the Army.
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d.
Meet deficiencies in certain employments.
3.
Training Return of Service. There is no bar to any soldier applying for transfer and
soldiers considering giving their notice are to be actively encouraged to consider transfer
as an alternative to discharge. Transfer will normally be approved if it is in the interest of
the Army and meets the requirements below. Soldiers who are subject to Training Return
of Service (Trg RoS) generally because of attending a long course such as Artificer
Training, will not be allowed to transfer from REME until their Trg RoS is spent48.
4.
Rank Considerations. WOs, SNCOs and exceptionally, Cpls considering transfer
should be aware that when they apply for transfer (in or out of REME), because of their
lack of experience of their new employment, there may be difficulty in absorbing them into
their chosen employment in their present rank. All transfers are considered individually.
5.
Medical Considerations. If the transfer is for medical reasons or because the soldier
cannot be further employed in their present Corps, these facts are to be stated on the AF
B241A49, which is to be forwarded with all relevant supporting paperwork.
Section 2
Phase 2 Soldier Cascades and Reallocations
6.
Cascade and Reallocation50. Section 3 describes the transfer process applicable to
trained soldiers already serving in the field force.
7.
Phase 2 Trainees. Soldiers in Phase 2 training who are found unsuitable for their
chosen trade may apply to Cascade within the Corps to another trade or Reallocate out of
the Corps to another cap badge. The Cascade and Reallocation procedure is owned by
RHQ REME, supported by the relevant Training School’s Training Review Board (TRB)
and CoC. The following steps describe Cascade and Reallocation process:
a.
Soldiers found unsuitable for trade training should undergo a formal TRB to be
removed from Phase 2 Training. They are to be advised on options to reallocate or
cascade. The TRB initiates the Reallocation / Cascade process.
b.
The soldier’s CoC should mentor the individual in selecting an appropriate
alternative CEG and prepare them for the relevant selection assessments. Advice
should be sought from SO2 Pers Ops (Sldrs)51 on REME’s workforce priorities, entry
standards of each CEG and alternative course availability.
c.
All soldiers considering Cascade or Reallocation must be MFD, clear of any
disciplinary issues and have passed any physical tests within 2 weeks of their
interview with SO2 Pers Ops (Sldrs).
d.
SO2 Pers Ops (Sldrs) is to formally interview all reallocation soldiers to assess
their suitability for their selected CEG and where required, liaise with receiving cap
badge Personnel Selection Officers to facilitate selection assessments.
48 JSP 750 Pt 1 (V1.2 Sep 17) Chapter 2, para 23 refers.
49 The principal document that prosecutes the transfer process.
50 Cascade is an internal change of course within the REME. A reallocation is a change in a SP’s Capbadge.
51 SO2 Pers Ops is to liaise with SO2 WF Plans.
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e.
Once a soldier has been successful in Reallocation assessment, SO2 Pers Ops
(Sldrs) is to generate a letter of authority confirming the change of CEG and future
Phase 2 course loading.
Section 3
Post Phase 2 Transfer into and out of REME
8.
Digital Transfers App (Defence Gateway). The Digital Transfers App hosted on
Defence Gateway is the process SP should refer to if they are considering making an
application to transfer. It identifies all those trades or specialisms where there is a current
or forecast workforce shortfall against the Future Soldier structure which is considered
potentially damaging to the Army’s outputs. It specifies the criteria for potential candidates
wishing to transfer into the Corps, including rank, Length of Service and other specific pre-
requisite qualifications. REME Workforce Plans is the authority for the development of the
listed opportunities; recognising that this is a live list that changes as workforce levels
fluctuate, it should therefore be understood that vacancies will vary over time.
9.
Applications.
All applications to transfer
into or out of the Corps by Phase 2 trained
soldiers are to be made using the Digital Transfers App (as described above). Once
initiated by the soldier, it will be completed and forwarded, with a minimum of delay, to the
soldier’s current Capbadge at APC. Transfer requests cannot be refused at unit level.
10.
Transfer out of REME. The criteria to be considered when dealing with an
application to transfer out of the Corps are as follows:
a.
Training Returns of Service (Trg RoS) (sometimes referred to as time bars) are
to be served in full within the trade discipline the Trg RoS was awarded for.
b.
The remaining workforce for the trade of the SP in question must be able to
absorb the loss without unduly affecting the Corps’ capabilities. REME Sldr Wing can
delay transfers if the transfer will adversely affect the capability of the SP’s unit.
11.
Transfer to the Army Reserve. Upon termination of a service-person’s full-time
contract they are normally encouraged to transfer to the Army Reserve. Policy and
process is in
Soldier Terms of Service (SToS) and specific guidance on transferring to the
REME Reserve
is in Corps Instruction E7. 12.
Transfers between the Services. Transfers to other Services are detailed in
QRs, paras 9.246-9.249; this is not yet transitioned to the Digital Transfers process. For REME
soldiers, AF B241A is to be forwarded directly to REME Sldr Wing at APC, who complete
Part 2, stating their willingness (or not) to release the soldier and specifying the earliest
release date. The form is then forwarded direct to the relevant Service for action.
13.
Transfers into REME. On receipt of an application to transfer into REME the Head
of Section D REME Sldr Wing will assess whether the candidate meets the Corps’
requirements and be called forward for interview in RHQ. The Interview Panel is to
routinely consist of:
a.
SO2 Pers Ops (Sldrs) – President.
b.
Trade champion / SME – Minimum WO1 rank.
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c.
Corps ASM or a suitable RHQ representative.
The Interview Panel will consider each applicant for suitability to transfer into the Corps.
Where required, the panel will also align candidates onto the required training pipeline.
The transfer assessment will include a formal interview and a mathematics test. Other
checks will confirm:
a.
Unexpired Service. The minimum RoS required is 2 years or their current
EED, whichever is the longer.
b.
Security Clearance. Some posts require SP to hold a Security Clearance (SC)
and transfer will not be permitted until this is obtained. The SP’s current unit is to
initiate action to obtain the required clearance immediately, as advised by the
respective CM Branch. Failure to obtain a necessary Security Clearance will halt the
transfer. It should be noted that Security Clearance can take considerable time and
failure to act quickly could deny the soldier their planned attendance on specialist
training, wasting a valuable course place.
c.
Academic Suitability. Apart from the mathematics test, each candidate will be
required to provide certificates of their academic qualifications to ensure they are up
to the required entry standards for their chosen trade group.
d.
Training Return of Service (Trg RoS). AGAI and
Defence Information Notes
define the period of Colour Service to be completed after attendance on a course of
instruction. Where a SP has insufficient Residual Service to complete the required
Trg RoS (36 months on completion of REME Class 3 course) after any required
training and/or period of assessment, AF B6848 is to be raised by the SP’s parent
unit at the direction of REME Soldier Wing and submitted to REME Soldier Wing prior
to the soldier’s attendance on the transfer course. Part 6 of the Form is to be
endorsed: ‘
For benefit of transfer to REME.’ Failure to commit to the required Trg
RoS will result in the transfer being cancelled. Should a soldier prolong their Service
to meet this condition and subsequently not be accepted for transfer
, QRs, para
9.21952 may be invoked, if the soldier wishes and the failure is not directly their fault.
e.
Medical. The medical standard required for transferees is the same as those for
initial entry into the Regular Army. Note that colour perception requirements are strict
for electronics-based trades.
14.
Rank. Where possible, a soldier’s rank will be retained, however each case is judged
on its own merit. In principle, a soldier will be allowed to retain their rank if it’s a rank that
can be awarded in their new trade / CEG for the level of trade training the transferee has
achieved. As an example, there are no REME trades where a soldier can be a Sgt as a
Class 2, therefore Sgts transferring into REME should expect to drop in rank until they
have been awarded Class 1 status in their new trade. This may include initial trade training
which may be required. Not only does this protect the reputation of what the Army expects
from a REME Sgt, but it also protects the new unit of the newly trained transferee from
unrealistic expectations of the transferee’s trade ability. Any requirement to revert in rank
will be clearly explained on the Offer to Transfer letter sent to the soldier before transfer.
Depending on circumstances, transferees who revert in rank may benefit from Mark Time
Rates of Pay (MTRP) for up to two years.
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15.
Attachment from Other Arms / Corps. Considerable embarrassment may be
caused if REME units offer unauthorised attachments for prospective soldiers from other
Arms/Corps, only to find that the transfer application is rejected because there are no
REME trade vacancies, or the soldier is below the standard (physically, educationally or in
quality terms expressed in the soldier’s AR) for entry into REME. Such attachments must
not be initiated without the authority of REME Soldier Wing.
(AGAI 48, refers).
16.
Contested and Delayed Cases. Where the time required to commence transfer,
training is greater than 6 months from initiation of the AF B241A, or the sending Soldier
Wing is unwilling to release a SP (whilst the receiving Soldier Wing is willing to accept), the
transfer paperwork will be forwarded to SO2 Change of Engagement for arbitration. It will
be normal for transfer requests to be agreed, however there is no right of transfer and the
needs of the Army remain paramount. It should also be noted that the transfer of soldiers
from units involved on operations and other priority tasks, including recruit training, may be
delayed until completion of Post-Operational Leave (POL), completion of intake training or
other such logical point, unless the CO of the losing unit is willing to release them early.
17.
Rejections. Where REME Soldier Wing rejects a soldier’s request for transfer,
despite being accepted by the losing Soldier Wing, the transfer will be cancelled.
18.
Acceptance. Once an application to transfer has been approved, REME Soldier
Wing will raise a ‘Provisional Letter of Acceptance of Transfer’. This will detail the
decisions made, advise of any probationary period, the itinerary of any transfer course and
reporting dates plus any action required of the soldier and / or their unit. Soldiers will need
to agree, sign, and return the Offer of Transfer Letter and the enclosed AF B6848 detailing
the RoS before the transfer is complete.
19.
Unit Action. A unit receiving authority to transfer a soldier is responsible for ensuring
that the transferee is despatched to the new unit on the due date. The transferee should
be fully equipped with up to date pay and documentation.
20.
Medical Transfer. If the transfer is for medical reasons, or because the soldier
cannot be further employed in their present Corps, these facts are to be stated on the AF
B241A, which is to be forwarded with all relevant supporting paperwork.
21.
Completion of Digital Application. The soldier is to complete Part 1 clearly stating
their reasons for requesting transfer to another cap badge and confirming that they are
willing to meet the required minimum RoS and are free of welfare problems. The Unit CoC
and RCMO complete their parts before forwarding to the next stage. The losing Career
Manager is to complete 1a to confirm:
a.
The soldier’s current employment and engagement.
b.
JMES.
c.
If there are any impending G1 issues; welfare, discipline or administrative, that
may affect the soldiers’ suitability or ability to transfer.
The future Career Manager will then ensure that the candidate meets the requirement for
the CEG applied for before forwarding the application to SO2 Pers Ops Soldiers in REME
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be entered. It is at this stage the offer containing rank and seniority details is made to the
SP and considered a formal offer to transfer.
22.
Conduct Assessment. As transfer will not normally be permitted for soldiers with a
conduct assessment below Exemplary, it is important that the unit confirms both the
soldier’s assessment and, where this is other than exemplary, the acceptability of the
soldier to the receiving cap badge before proceeding with the request. Where the soldier is
not acceptable this is to be explained. The CO, or their authorised representative, is to
explain the reasoning using the CoC entry on the Digital Transfers App.
Section 4
Change of Main Trade for Pay (MTFP)
23.
General. It will be unusual for soldiers to be permitted to change their primary trade,
except when justified on workforce grounds or unless, through no fault of their own,
personal circumstances are such that they can no longer be employed in that trade.
Employing officers are encouraged to seek verbal advice on soldiers’ prospects from
‘losing’ and ‘gaining’ section career managers within REME Soldier Wing prior to the
submission of any application.
24.
Transfer Trial. Where possible, when a SP indicates that they wish to change their
MTFP, they should be allowed the opportunity to work alongside tradespeople of the
aspired new trade, for a suitable trial period. The length of the trial should be at the
discretion of the current CoC and unit providing the opportunity but should routinely not
last more than 5 working days. This should be managed at a local level by the CoC, but if
no opportunity exists then the relevant Trade Committee should be consulted to identify an
opportunity within the new proposed CEG. However, it must be noted that these
opportunities will depend on the capacity of the SP’s current CoC to release the individual
for the period of the trial. Also, it is not a pre-requisite of the transfer process as described
in Section 3, merely a confirmation event to ensure that the SP is making the correct
decision to apply to change their MTFP.
25.
Process. The process to apply for a change of trade is the same as per Section 3 for
transferees. Individuals must apply for the change of trade using the Application to Change
MTFP Form in
Capbadge Announcements. APC will initiate the process accordingly. The
assessment process will mirror the transfer assessment described above but not
necessarily follow the digital process, if the aspired CEG does not appear on the Digital
Transfers App. REME Workforce Plans retain the right to make the final decision in the
decision to change trade, noting the impact to current and future structures of the CEGs
concerned.
26.
Change of Employment for Purposes of Training for Artificer Status. When a
soldier passes PAB and is in a non-feeder trade for Artificer Training, they will be required
to change their primary employment to pursue Artificer Selection. The procedure to be
followed in this instance is detailed in
Corps Instruction E5. 27.
Special Forces. The procedure for REME soldiers who wish to be considered for a
tour of duty with Special Forces are covered in
AGAI 43, Part 1.
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PART IX – COMMUNICATION
Para
Part IX – Communication - Contents
Page
1
Introduction
1
2
Aim
1
3
Organisation
1
4
Addresses
1
5
Means of communication method
1
6
Hours of operation
2
7
Visits
2
8
Process
2
9
Correspondence
2
10
Unit presentations
2
11
Annual update
3
12
REME bul etin
3
13
Direct communications
3
14
Facebook
3
15
Defence Connect
3
16
MS website
3
17
REME AS career courses
3
1.
Introduction. REME Sldr Wing exists to manage the personnel resources of the
Corps and in this respect, it is a servant of the Corps. SO1 REME Sldr Wing is responsible
to the Directorate of Workforce (Army) but liaises closely with RHQ REME and Strat Org
(ES) on all workforce matters.
2.
Aim. To carry out its task efficiently, REME Sldr Wing must also have good liaison
with all headquarters and units employing REME soldiers. The aim of Part IX,
Communication, is to facilitate this liaison.
3.
Organisation. REME Sldr Wing is part of Military Secretary (MS) Career
Management (CM) Combat Service Support (CSS) Branch. It is further organised into four
sections, each with a specific responsibility. Further details on all wings can be found on
MS Web, with the REME Sldr Wing
Organisation Chart in Capbadge Announcements. Records of Service, Colour Service and REME Reserve matters are all dealt with by
separate organisations within the APC.
4.
Addresses. The following addresses are pertinent:
a.
Postal.
REME Soldier Wing
Mail Point 410
APC Glasgow
Kentigern House
65 Brown Street
GLASGOW, G2 8EX
b.
Email.
All personnel in REME Sldr Wing are now on MODnet.
5.
Means of Communication method. The appropriate means of communication
between units and REME Sldr Wing is by Skype, e-mail, visit or letter. Written
communication (e-mail or letter) must be received by REME Sldr Wing before any action is
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taken in response to a verbal request from a unit. All contact with REME Sldr Wing
regarding soldiers’ career management, including assignments and promotion, must be
addressed to the appropriate Career Manager.
6.
Hours of Operation. REME Sldr Wing are available Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri between
0730-1700hrs, although there will be a reduced availability of staff after 1200hrs on a Fri.
Units are requested to refrain from contacting REME Sldr Wing after 1200hrs on a
Wednesday to allow the Career Managers to conduct training and any basic housekeeping
required. If a matter is of a time critical nature and an answer is required on a Wed or Fri
afternoon, then SO1 REME Sldrs should be contacted in the first instance.
7.
Visits. Liaison visits by units to REME Sldr Wing are encouraged, however it is
essential that the process is followed, and communication is made using the forms below.
Visits by officers who are about to take up appointments such as Comd ES, CO REME,
OC LAD, OC Wksp, RCMO or Adjt are welcomed and are usually of great mutual benefit.
8.
Process. Using the REME Sldrs MS Planner
in Capbadge Announcements, units
should find appropriate mutual availability in the FOE and email the shared mailbox
(APC-
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxx.xxx.xx) with the Unit Visit Proforma. Once REME Sldr
Wg have conducted the necessary checks and confirmed Desk Clerk availability, the unit
will be emailed with a calendar invitation. It is essential at this point, that Interview
Proformas are sent to the respective Desk Clerk if applicable. All forms must be received
at least 10 working days prior to the visit. The Wing WO book the applicant(s) into
Kentigern House for the duration once final approval is authorised. More information for
the forms is shown below, which are all found in
Capbadge Announcements.
a.
Unit Visit Proforma. To be completed by the OC / WOIC who is booking the
visit. Any accompanying personnel are to be listed, and detail provided for the reason
(mock boarding, interview, etc). If there is a need for an interview whilst in APC, the
Proforma below is to be used. To discuss soldiers not attending, the OC / WOIC must
also annotate this to provide the time needed to investigate individual soldiers.
b.
Interview Proforma. This form is to be used by any soldier visiting REME Sldr
Wg, or during a REME Unit brief when the Wing delivers Career Management
presentations at units / garrison visits. As much information as possible is to be
detailed as well as supporting CoC comments.
9.
Correspondence.
To save time and avoid confusion all correspondence should
contain the following details of any soldiers concerned. The inclusion of the soldier’s MTFP
is important to ensure the request goes to the correct CM and must always be quoted.
Unit
1 RIFLES
Number
12345678
Rank
LCpl
Name and Initials
Snoggins A
Main Trade for Pay
VM
(MTFP)
10.
Unit Presentations.
REME Sldr Wing will conduct regular unit presentations to pass
MS guidance to attendees. Presentations will occur periodically and be delivered to REME
soldiers and the CoC geographically (preferably based on Bde AORs). The POC for
presentations will be the HQ of the Fmn ES. Prior to REME Sldr Wing visits, individuals
may wish to have an interview. If this is the case the interview proforma discussed above
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is to be sent to the shared mailbo
x (xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxx.xxx.xx) at
least 10 working days prior to the Presentation taking place. Individuals may ask for an
interview on the day of the Presentation, but personal details will be lacking, and only
generic advice will be given.
11.
Annual Update. An update will be held annually in APC and will be coordinated by
REME Sldr Wing WO. This update is primarily intended for RCMOs, Adjts, independent
Sub-Unit OCs and BEMEs and is aimed at providing an update on the current REME
workforce situation, recent personnel policy developments and any ongoing REME issues.
It also affords the opportunity for those attending to meet with the relevant Career
Managers and discuss any current SP issues.
12.
REME Bulletin.
REME Sldr Wing will use the REME Bulletin, produced quarterly by
RHQ REME, to inform the Corps of any key dates in the REME Sldr Wing Calendar, as
well as providing relevant CM information to the CoC and REME Soldiers.
13.
Direct Communications. Service Personnel, irrespective of rank, can now contact
their respective CM directly for career advice. Any Career Management questions should
be emailed to
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxx.xxx.xx. However, the following
should be noted before submitting a request:
a.
In the first instance, SPs should use their CoC / RCMOs to address any
queries.
b.
The answer may already be contained in
REME Corps Instructions or indeed,
JSP 757. SPs should ensure they have tried to find the answer in these documents
prior to emailing REME Sldr Wing direct.
c.
If the request is likely to have an impact on the unit, then the CoC / RCMO will
need to be notified and brought into the discussion.
d.
All correspondence to the shared mailbox should include name, rank, number
and CEG.
14.
Facebook. REME Sldr Wing are on Facebook. This provides a platform for the
passage of unofficial key information to the Corps and can be found by searching for the
closed group ‘REME Career Management’. SP are encouraged to join the group; to gain
access to the group, applicants must answer some security questions prior to acceptance.
15.
Defence Connect. For official information promulgation, other than MODnet means,
SP are strongly encouraged to find REME Sldr Wing via Defence Connect
. CM REME
Soldiers can be accessed by following the link and inputting the respective Defence
Gateway details.
16.
MS Website.
REME Sldr Wing will publish all Board Results on
MS Web, which
contains links to all career management issues. SP and those with MS responsibilities are
to monitor the REME page on MS Web regularly. They should also use it as the first port
of call when searching for information
. MS Web also contains the gateway to other APC
departments such as Reserves and FTRS, Colour Service section etc.
17.
REME AS Career Courses.
REME Sldr Wing presents to various Command courses
at the REME AS, ideally in person, but sometimes VTC will be used.
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Para
Part X – Assurance - Contents
Page
1
Introduction
1
2
Field Army compliance
1
3
REME Sldr Wing compliance
2
4
Other reports and returns (R2) & management information
2
1.
Introduction.
The Field Army and REME Sldr Wing must ensure it complies with
these instructions. To ensure compliance, there are two levels of assurance:
a.
Compliance within the Field Army.
Monitored by compliance inspections such
as TECHEVAL, annual assessment of a Unit and Col REME visits. Comds ES will
consolidate such results and inform RHQ REME of compliance, trends, and patterns.
b.
Compliance within REME Sldr Wing.
Monitored by APC’s CM Pol and the
meeting of several pre-set performance indicators. All management levels within
REME Sldr Wing will also conduct an annual review of policy, practice and rules,
SOPs, and desk top Instructions.
2.
Field Army Compliance. To ensure the Field Army are conducting their command
responsibilities regarding MS the following should form part of the REME TECHEVAL:
a.
Appraisal Report Completion.
The number of soldiers in the Unit that are
outstanding an Appraisal Report (SJAR, NSAR etc); results should be recorded
(including soldier’s details) with notes added to explain the tardiness of the report.
b.
Soldiers in Acting Rank. The number of soldiers holding acting rank whilst
waiting for ALDP. This report should focus on those who have been waiting for
between 6 and 12 months and what plans are in place to attend training. Those
soldiers who have exceeded the 12-month qualification period are to be recorded
separately to allow REME Sldr Wing to decide whether to revert the soldier to his
substantive rank or not (see Part VI – Training).
c.
Accuracy of JPA Recorded Competencies.
As JPA is the medium that
informs REME Soldier Wing of a soldier’s technical competence it is important that it
is kept up to date. As an example, there are many soldiers who have been precluded
from Promotion Boards because their qualifications have been incorrectly recorded
(e.g., ALDP and Class 1 or 2 trade qualifications). Inspections should include a
sample check of a soldier’s record to ensure its correct. REME Sldr Wing can be
contacted to confirm details as required.
d.
Establishment / Workforce Planning & Gapping Advice (WP&GA).
Unit
strengths will be scrutinised to ensure its establishment has personnel at the
minimum workforce levels as defined in the WP&GA.
e.
Separated Service Report. Confirmation that reported statistics on the
Separated Service Reporting Tool represent reality within the Unit.
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3.
REME Sldr Wing Compliance.
In addition to the assurance procedures imposed by
APC CM Pol, REME Sldr Wing also provides internal assurance on its own working
practices. These are completed monthly and include:
a.
Invalid or Double PIDs. Should a SP be found in an invalid PID, the correct
PID will be identified, and the SP will be moved. Should more than one SP be
identified in a single PID, then an explanation will be sought, and if required one of
the SP will be moved to another PID.
b.
Future Availability Date (FAD).
This assurance is conducted to identify SP
who have an expired or are missing a FAD. Checks are also in place to ensure SP
with a FAD within 4 months, have an AO issued to them.
c.
Acting Rank Review (ARR). This identifies SP who have an expired or missing
ARR date.
d.
Desk Marker. This is used to identify SP who haven’t been assigned a Desk
Marker, and once remedied, it ensures the correct JPA Career Management chain is
in place.
e.
MS Referral and Security Vetting. These checks are done to ensure that
personnel in PIDs requiring those competencies are qualified and current.
f.
Secure payroll. These checks are done to ensure that those personnel in
secure PIDs have been tagged as serving at a specialist unit.
4.
Other Reports and Returns (R2) & Management Information. REME Sldr Wing is
also to provide the following information:
a.
Appraisal Reports. This management information is broken into two areas:
(1)
Pre-PB. Six weeks prior to a PB sitting a list of soldiers who are to be
considered by Board is to be published on MS Web. This list is to show the
soldier, by unit, his eligibility, and the reason for non-eligibility (i.e., no
SJAR/NSAR, unqualified, lack of residual service etc). This list is to be
refreshed at PB minus 1 week.
(2)
Post PB. A list of all soldiers not presented at the PB due to lack of
SJAR/NSAR. This list is to be broken down by soldier’s details, unit and person
holding the SJAR/NSAR. HEO Promotion section is to engage with the CoC
within one week of the board concluding.
b.
Bespoke Workforce Reports. When requested REME Sldr Wing is to provide
bespoke ad-hoc workforce reports.
c.
REME Dashboard.
REME Sldr Wing WO is to provide monthly stats to the
REME dashboard via REME Workforce Plans.
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Para
Part XI – Other career management issues - Contents
Page
1
Introduction
3
Section 1 – Driving licences 2
Introduction
3
3
REME driver requirement
3
4
Loss of licence for disciplinary reasons
3
5
Reduction in class
3
6
Action on return of licence
4
7
Civilian court prohibitions
4
8
Loss of licence for medical reasons
4
9
JPA action
4
10
Extended driving bans
5
11
BF (G) licences
5
Section 2 – Formal Career Review (FCR)
12
Background
5
13
Aim
5
14
Principles
5
15
Objectives
6
16
Timings
6
17
Reporting and recording
6
18
Information sources
6
19
FCR process
6
20
FCR storage
7
21
Expectation management
7
22
Interviewing officers
7
23
Roles
7
24
REME Sldr Wing
7
25
Communications
8
26
Summary
8
Section 3 – Potential Assessment Board (PAB)
27
Introduction
8
28
Aim
8
29
Summary
8
Section 4 – Versatile engagement
30
Introduction
8
31
Pensions
9
32
Stages
9
33
Conversion
9
34
Promotion
9
35
Transferring to the regular reserve
9
36
Reserve liability
9
37
Notice period
10
38
Continuance in Army beyond completion of engagement
10
39
Transfer policy
10
40
Normal retirement age (NRA)
10
41
Conversion from OPENG to VEng
11
42
Rejoins
11
43
Benefits of conversion
11
Section 5 – Military Training Instructors
44
Introduction
11
45
MTI definition
11
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Ownership
11
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Basic principles
12
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Inform
12
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Identifying potential
13
50
Monitor
13
51
Develop
13
52
Posting Preference Proforma (PPP)
14
53
MTI Selection and Course Loading Board (MSCLB)
14
54
Preparation
14
55
Employment
14
56
Reward
14
57
Training accreditation
14
58
Return to trade
14
59
Future employment as an MTI
14
60
Summary
15
Section 6 – Selection of soldiers to become instructors at RMAS
61
Introduction
15
62
Aim
15
63
Pre-selection Identification
15
64
Standards
15
65
Knowledge
16
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Skil
16
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Experience
16
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Behaviours
17
69
Physical and Mental Fitness
17
70
Call for Candidates
17
71
Selection process
17
72
RMAS cadre
17
73
Post selection
17
74
Promotion
17
75
Point of contact
17
Section 7 – MS referral and M3D tagging 76
General
18
77
Purpose
18
78
Referral
18
79
Mandatory CRB checks
18
80
Authority to proceed ‘at risk’
19
81
Action on additional information post assignment start
19
Section 8 – Management of REME Sldrs below the minimum medical standard
82
General
19
83
Minimum retention standard
19
84
Definitions
20
85
Permanent medical grading
20
86
Assignment and extension in post
21
87
Promotion
21
88
Appeals
21
Section 9 – Corps rejoins
89
Introduction
22
90
Definitions
22
91
Process
22
92
Regular Reserve membership
22
93
Reserve transfer process
23
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Changes in circumstances
23
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Premature termination of colour service for personnel re-enlisted
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Security clearance
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Introduction
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Assurance
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Interview
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Selection
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Annexes
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1.
Introduction. This part is split into nine sections as outlined above.
Section 1
Driving Licences
2.
Introduction. Driving is a key skill across the Corps; either to provide operational
mobility or to enable soldiers to perform their trade. Corps driving policy is based on the
following:
a.
There should be a ratio of 1.5 drivers per prime mover. This equates to
approximately 5,000 drivers of all types to meet the Deployable Component (DC)
requirement.
b.
Operationally, the most junior person in a vehicle crew should drive; NCOs
should, where possible, command.
c.
Officers, Warrant Officers and SNCOs (less Recovery Mechanics) should be
able to drive for administrative moves.
d.
Recovery Mechanics, Vehicle Mechanics and Technician Avionics/Aircraft are
required to drive as part of their trades.
3.
REME Driver Requirement. The REME driver requirement by Trade and Class is
summarised at Annex A, which also indicates where driver training is delivered.
4.
Loss of license for disciplinary reasons. The rules and action to be taken
pertaining to loss of driving licences for disciplinary offences are laid down in
QRs, para
9.232. As the source document, they should be consulted first along with the notes below.
For clarification, advice can be sought from REME Sldr Wing. All losses of licences are to
be formally recorded on JPA with notification sent to REME Sldr Wing.
5.
Reduction in Class. Historically, SP from certain CEGs who had their driving licence
removed were also reduced to Class 3 for the duration of their ban, which had a significant
effect on their pay. The introduction of Pay 16 and the withdrawal of ‘Class’ pay has now
rendered that practice ineffective, and the Corps is effectively punishing itself by doing so.
This practice is to cease as the only factor that affects a soldier’s pay within their CEG is
their rank. This decision has not been taken lightly, but given the shortage of Class 1
trained personnel and the lack of impact on the affected soldier’s pay, it is in the best
interest of the Corps.
a.
Rec Mech. Driving is an essential part of a Rec Mech’s duties and without the
appropriate licences they cannot complete their duties effectively. However, they are
still trained and qualified as a Class 1 Rec Mech and therefore can complete all
aspects of their job, less driving. This is naturally a significant burden for their unit, so
it is highly likely that any Rec Mech who loses their driving licence will need to be
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assigned into a REME Bn, as smaller units will struggle with training an additional
driver.
b.
VM. All VMs are required to drive, but it is possible for them to carry out most of
their tasks without doing so. Therefore, VMs can still be employed in the unit as a
Class 1 VM, less the requirement to road test vehicles after repair/inspection. Whilst
a VM who is unable to drive is also a burden for their unit, assignment into a REME
Bn will be considered on an individual basis if the REME OC requests it.
c.
Avn Tech. All Av and Ac Tech are required to drive, but it is possible for them
to carry out most of their tasks without doing so. Therefore, Tech Ac/Av can still be
employed in the unit, less the requirement to move ASE. Whilst a Tech Ac/Av who is
unable to drive is also a burden for their unit, assignment into a REME Bn will be
considered on an individual basis if the REME OC requests it.
d.
All SP Banned from Driving. For all SP, the withdrawal of a driving licence has
a significant impact on their unit and fellow SP. It is rightly dealt with by a civilian
court, but Military Discipline must still be applied as the SP has fallen short of the
Army’s Values & Standards. As such, SP can expect to receive a MAA Sanction for
the duration of their Driving Ban, details of which will be seen on the Annex B to the
DASC Report placed in their SJAR File until it is spent. Such information will
therefore be available to any Promotion Board whilst it remains extant, and SP
should not underestimate the effect of the Board seeing such information.
6.
Action on Return of Licence. When the SP’s licence is reinstated53 the soldier will
continue to be employed in his unit at the time of re-instatement. If the SP was assigned
as a direct result of losing their driving licence, they will not be considered for re-
assignment until their FAD, in line with normal assignment policy.
7.
Civilian Court Prohibitions. Where a soldier is prohibited from driving by a civilian
court in the UK then the ban extends to both military and civilian vehicles. The civilian ban
is, however, territorial and does not extend to countries outside the UK. An FMT 600 must
be withdrawn for the period of the ban.
In extremis, a CO may reinstate the FMT 600, and
thus the authority to drive Service vehicles, in countries outside the UK where there are
urgent operational reasons for doing so. Where a soldier is prohibited from driving by a
civilian court outside the UK then the decision of the court must be respected within that
jurisdiction unless Status of Forces Acts (SOFAs) or Memorandum of Understandings
(MOUs) still permit the soldier to drive Service vehicles. In all cases where a ban is
imposed consideration should be given to reassessment prior to reinstating the FMT 600.
8.
Loss of Licence for Medical Reasons. All personnel are obliged by law to inform
the DVLA when a change in medical circumstance may have some effect on their ability to
drive. The subsequent decision by the DVLA on the retention or withdrawal of driving
licences is to be passed to REME Sldr Wing. Future employment implications, in line with
the workforce situation at the time, will be considered and a recommendation on
retention/future employability will be made to RHQ REME.
9.
JPA Action. JPA action by the Unit JPA Discipline Administrator is required along
with informing REME Sldr Wing of any imposition of driving disqualification or limitation.
Similarly, JPA action is also required to promulgate the lifting of a driving prohibition and
the reinstatement of driving licences. REME Sldr Wing are also to be informed.
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10.
Extended Driving Bans. All personnel are to be aware that some driving offences
can incur driving bans more than 2 years. In such cases and where the DVLA decide to
permanently withhold a licence or part of it (e.g., refuse to reissue a Cat C+E licence)
which makes future full employment at trade difficult, administrative action may be sought
to cease or amend a soldier’s engagement. The principle applies; if a soldier is not able to
carry out the full range of duties over a period exceeding 12 months he should be
considered for employment in alternative trade. This may carry financial implications.
11.
BF(G) Licences. Standing Order British Army (Germany) 3208 must be consulted in
all cases involving the loss of a driving licence in BF(G). A tradesperson who loses the
ability to drive in Germany due to the loss of their BF(G) licence will not necessarily be
posted prior to their expected end of tour date. They will usually be required to complete
their current assignment. Trade and pay implications are still to be carried out in
accordance with this instruction.
Section 2
Formal Career Review
12.
Background. FCRs are one element of the Career Management (CM) Advise
function and are mandated at specific points in a career. The soldier FCR requirement
originated to assist in delivering the ECAB NECSt Findings Paper54, which recognised a
requirement to take a more consistent view across the Army towards optimising soldiers’
potential. FCR(S) for REME will be delivered where possible by the chain of command
supported by REME Sldr Wing. Records will be held using the FCR format.
13.
Aim. The aim of the FCR is to provide the soldiers with a realistic career review that
examines the potential future employment, professional development, and career
advancement. The FCR must manage the expectations of the soldier as well as
consideration to their personal aspirations. It is mandated that all soldiers who attain trade
class 1 competency after 1 Mar 2018 must receive an FCR. It is to be delivered within 12
months of completion of a class 1 course. For all SP who missed the mandatory trigger
point, they must receive an FCR within 12 months of their 16th year of reckonable
service55.
14.
Principles. The following principles apply:
a.
Maximum use is to be made of the functional CoC in delivering REME FCR(S).
Interviews need not be conducted by REME Sldr Wing.
b.
FCR(S) have been identified as an enhancement to the career management
and development of soldiers; this emerged from NECSt.
c.
FCR(S) should be delivered by a REME Officer or WO56, or with a REME
Officer or WO present to advise on special to arm matters. This could be BEME /
SO2 ES or their REME Bn RCMO.
54 2018DIN01-042
55 Pg 4, Para 18 refers
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d.
FCR(S) is to be completed using the FCR template found on MS Web under
Capbadge Announcements. Once complete the FCR is to be emailed to the unit and
the individual for their record. APC will store electronically.
15.
Objectives. The FCR(S) must:
a.
Provide an objective appraisal of promotion prospects in the context of the
individual’s career to date.
b.
Provide an opportunity to discuss posting preferences in a 3-to-5-year
timeframe.
c.
Provide the opportunity to discuss transfer options.
d.
Provide the opportunity to discuss personal factors and constraints.
e.
Provide an opportunity to discuss personal development aspirations.
f.
Provide the opportunity to verify personal records.
16.
Timings. FCRs are to be delivered to a soldier at a minimum of one point in their
career57:
a.
FCR. Within 12 months of completion of Class 1.
b.
Additional FCR. Additional FCR(S) may be requested, for example when a
soldier is due assignment or is promoted.
17.
Reporting and Recording. The format for recording FCR(S) is detailed in
2018DIN01-042, updated Jun 2018.
18.
Information Sources. The FCR is compiled from multiple sources of information to
ensure maximum accuracy and detail. These sources include;
a.
Potential Assessment Board report, provided by the REME Arms School,
DSEME.
b.
Soldiers career profile sheet, provided by APC, REME Soldiers.
c.
CoC comments, provided by the SP’s 1RO.
19.
FCR Process.
IAW Annex B, the following process for delivery of the FCR should be
as follows;
a.
Upon completion of the Class 1 or Supervisor’s course, the SP’s unit are to
receive a copy of the PAB report by electronic means.
b.
The appropriate Career Manager is to be informed when a SP has completed
the Class 1 course and therefore requires an FCR. SP’s detail are to be captured
within a centrally held register within
Capbadge Announcements.
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c.
Within 28 days of returning to unit post Class 1 course, the Unit CoC are to
interview and discuss performance on Class 1 and PAB. Units are to raise FCR as
soon as reasonably practicable noting the 12-month timeframe from Class 1
competency.
d.
Once FCR input from the unit is complete, it is to be sent to the relevant CEG
Desk Clerk at APC58.
e.
APC have 3 months to complete all areas within FCR and return to the SP’s unit
for delivery.
f.
FCR is to be delivered by the unit within 28 days of receipt. Once the FCR has
been delivered, the unit are to inform APC and the delivery recorded by APC using
the process within the DIN.
g.
APC are to formally close the entry within the central register once all steps are
completed59.
h.
The CM is to record the delivery date within CRM notes.
20.
FCR Storage.
The FCR is to be stored as follows:
a.
Individual – for the SP’s own record.
b.
Unit – for inclusion in unit P File.
c.
REME Sldr Wing – for inclusion in the individual’s electronic P File.
d.
On completion the FCR date must be recorded on JPA by the CM using CRM
notes.
21.
Expectation Management. The interviewing officer is to take the soldier through
what could happen with their career, what rank they may achieve and, in an ideal world,
how they might achieve or enhance their chances. They should also receive a candid
SITREP on what is likely to happen; the possible balanced against the likely. The two
views may be different, and the soldier will get the most from the process if they arrive with
an open mind.
22.
Interviewing Officers. Interviewing Officers are reminded that delivery of the FCR(S)
results in a recorded document. Advice and guidance must be well researched, prepared,
and thorough. Ignorance is not an excuse.
23.
Roles. This should normally be the CoC. Where there is no direct REME Officer or
WO then it is likely to be the SO2 ES / BEME or RCMO of the relevant Bde or Bn. Comds’
ES (or HR Rep) are responsible for strategy within their areas.
24.
REME Sldr Wing. REME Sldr Wing are to:
a.
Provide relevant career information when asked.
58 All FCRs must be sent to the trade specific HEO.
59 REME Sldr Wing Warrant Officer is the POC for this action.
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b.
Coordinate and issue instruction on the use of FCR as the reporting format.
c.
Act as Interviewing Officer when requested or appropriate.
25.
Communications. Guidance notes on the completion of FCR are available on MS
Web with the authority for the document vested in REME Sldr Wing.
26.
Summary. The introduction of FCR(S) represents a significant enhancement to the
career management of soldiers. Developed from the various retention initiatives prompted
by NECSt this initiative will, over a full career, offer every REME soldier the opportunity to
receive one formal career review. These reviews will be delivered, in the main, by the CoC
supported by REME Sldr Wing and will present everyone the opportunity to discuss their
promotion prospects and career aspirations, personal development opportunities and other
personal issues. The effort needed, by the soldier but particularly by the interviewing
officer, should not be underestimated.
Section 3
Potential Assessment Board (PAB)
27.
Introduction. The PAB is a development of the Potential Artificer Assessment Board
(PAAB) however it does not concentrate on Artificer feeder trades. All trades are to
complete the PAB during or immediately after completion of Class 1 or the Supervisors
cse.
28.
Aim. The aim of the PAB is to identify and highlight the potential of all REME soldiers
to provide feedback on possible career paths, both in and out of trade. The PAB will also
assess a soldier’s potential for specific roles within the REME, including;
a.
Potential Artificer. Further details are contained with
in Corps Instruction E5.
b.
Potential MTI. Further details are contained at Section 5 to Part XI of this
instruction.
c.
Potential for DE commissioning. Further details are contained with
in Corps
Instruction E1.
29.
Summary. The PAB report should provide an indication of a soldier’s potential based
upon their performance throughout the board in a testing environment whilst under
perceived pressure. The report will give recommendations for suitability on para 28 (a-d)
with evidence as part of a narrative. While the report will contain recommendations, it is
the CoCs responsibility to act on these recommendations for the soldier to progress.
Section 4
Versatile Engagement
30.
Introduction. The Versatile Engagement (VEng) was introduced as a type of
engagement available to new Army entrants from 1 Jan 08. VEng consists of three stages:
Short, Full and Long Career. Personnel already serving on 1 Jan 08 remain on their
current engagements, unless offered the opportunity to transfer to the VEng Full or Long
Career through REME Sldr Wing. From 1 Jan 08, soldiers initially enlist on a Short Career
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for 12 years’ service. During this initial 12 years’ service, the soldier will be considered for
conversion to a Full Career (VEng (FC)) and service to a total of 24 years. Selection for a
Long Career (VEng (LC)) will extend the soldier’s service to 30 years initially, and
thereafter in 6-year blocks as required by the Army and up to the Normal Retirement Age
(NRA) of 60 years.
31.
Pensions. The VEng structure is tied to the provisions of the Armed Forces Pensions
Scheme (AFPS 75, 05 and 15). This ensures that the soldier who is discharged at the end
of a Short or Full career, will have qualified for either the Resettlement Grant (12 years) or
an Early Departure Payment (EDP) point if on AFPS 05 / 15 (between 18- and 24-years’
service), or the Immediate Pension (IP) of AFPS 75 (22 years). There is no change to the
pension rights of a soldier currently serving on the OPENG/NOTENG/Type S who accepts
an offer of a VEng Full Career.
32.
Stages. There are three stages to the VEng:
a.
Short Career (VEng(S)). From 1 Jan 08 the Short Career replaced the OPENG
for new Army entrants enlisting on or after that date. The Short Career is an
engagement lasting 12 years from the date of enlistment. Personnel will have the
opportunity to convert to a Full Career if they meet the conversion criteria and a
workforce requirement exists.
b.
Full Career (VEng (FC)). This is a term of 24 years from the date of enlistment.
Personnel will have the opportunity to convert to a long career, if they meet the
conversion criteria and a workforce requirement exists.
c.
Long Career (VEng(L)). This is a term initially of 30 years from the date of
enlistment. Personnel will have an opportunity to extend their service beyond 30
years if they meet the relevant criteria and a workforce requirement exists. This
extended service will normally be granted in 6-year periods up to the NRA of 60yrs60.
REME Sldr Wing has identified a number of posts where the employer has requested
the incumbent to be on a VEng(L) engagement to provide continuity for the role
(some WO1 posts in DAIB/LEAT and CAMO organisations); all such posts are listed
on the relevant jobs list
on MS Web, by submitting a preference for a VEng(L) tied
appointment, the SP acknowledges that if selected VEng(L) will be applied.
33.
Conversion. The conversion process and criteria is detailed in the
Soldier Terms of
Service.
34.
Promotion. Under VEng there has been a slight slowing of promotion across the
ranks as full career profiles are stretched from 22 years to 24 years. REME Sldr Wing
continues to monitor this.
35.
Transferring to the Regular Reserve. All those enlisted between 1 Jan 08 and 5
Aug 08 have the right to request a transfer to the reserve after completing 4 years’ service
(the minimum commitment period) beginning with the date of enlistment. Those who enlist
on or after 6 Aug 08 have the right to transfer to the reserve 4 years after enlistment or the
person’s 18th birthday, whichever is later.
36.
Reserve Liability. Individuals will continue to have a reserve liability which will be
calculated in accordance with the current legislation.
60 DM(A) remain the authority to retain personnel in service beyond the age of 60.
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37.
Notice Period. The minimum notice period for leaving the regular Army for those on
VEng is 12 months. This also applies to personnel who have been granted a period of
continuance on the Short or Full Career.
38.
Continuance in Army Service Beyond Completion of Engagement. Continuance
allows for a soldier’s service to be extended for a limited period beyond the end of their
current engagement. It will normally only be available to soldiers serving on VEng, with
soldiers serving on an Open Engagement instead offered conversion to the appropriate
VEng type. In exceptional circumstances WF Pol are the authority for continuance to a
legacy engagement type.61. More detail on continuance is explained further in
SToS, paras
2.5.3 – 2.5.8. Continuance will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may be offered
for:
a.
Pension purposes. To make up non-reckonable service for a pension.
b.
Workforce need. To fill appointments of a short-term nature to meet service or
individual needs.
c.
Reversion in Rank. Soldiers serving on the VEng will not normally be reverted
in rank when awarded continuance. REME Sldr Wing will only make an offer of
continuance where there is workforce requirement in substantive rank.
d.
Specific provisions. Some soldiers may be disadvantaged due to their
individual circumstances. The following sub-paras highlight situations where SP may
apply for continuance.
(1)
Career Continuance for Maternity. Where a soldier undergoes a period
of non-reckonable service resulting from maternity, Shared Parental or adoption
leave and subsequently returns to work they may apply for Career Continuance
equivalent to the non-reckonable period.
(2)
Transfer continuance. Soldiers transferring trade or corps will normally
be offered continuance by the gaining corps to account for any career
disadvantage resulting from transfer. The authority to make such offers rests
with the Soldier CM in conjunction with E1 WF Plans.
39.
Transfer Policy. A successful voluntary transfer application will not require an
individual to revert to a shorter term of service under the VEng. The receiving Capbadge
may however require an individual to extend their service by converting to either the Full or
Long Career on transfer.
40.
Normal Retirement Age (NRA). Soldiers Terms of Service (SToS) sets out the
terms for soldiers Normal Retirement Age (NRA). Soldiers’ engagement lengths are
governed by length of Service. Those granted service beyond a full career (24 years) may
be employed until the NRA of 60 subject to the needs of the Service. Service beyond 60
requires WF Pol Branch authority. The NRA of 60 will not be applied retrospectively
though capbadges may offer new EEDs to those currently serving to NRA 55 on VEng.
There is no right to serve until 60. WF Pol is the Authority, although requests should be
made via REME Sldr Wing.
61 Referenc
e AGAI 31, AGAI 46, QRs 1975 9.099
, SToS.
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41.
Conversion from OPENG to VEng. For individuals who opt to transfer to the VEng
from the OPENG or other engagements from before 1 Jan 08 the relevant date for service
remains as defined in
QRs, para 9.108.
42.
Re-joins. Those individuals who have transferred to the reserve will normally re-join
on their previous engagement. They may subsequently be offered conversion to different
engagement types.
43.
Benefits of Conversion. Transfer to the VEng (FC) and VEng (LC) will result in
greater career certainty and additional years of service that may be counted towards
pension. Individuals should also note that longer service under VEng provides them with
additional years of promotion opportunity. An individual’s right to give notice is not
affected.
Section 5
Military Training Instructors – Career Management
44.
Introduction. The aim of this section is to set out the procedures for the Career
Management of REME Military Training Instructors (MTI). For further guidance on the MTI
selection course loading board (MSCLB) or MTI training courses, refer to parts V and VI to
this document respectively.
45.
MTI Definition. A REME Military Training Instructor is an NCO who has been
selected to fill an Instructor appointment at a Phase 1, 2 or 3 training establishment,
having demonstrated the instructor attributes expected of an MTI. NCOs will have first
been recommended for MTI employment and finally, selected from the Military Training
Instructor Selection and Course Loading Board (MSCLB). This process ensures MTI
appointments are filled by highest calibre of NCOs who can teach military skills to a high
standard, instil Corps Ethos, and become a role model to junior soldiers. MTIs once
qualified, will be able to deliver training to officers and soldiers across ARTD and the Field
Army.
46.
Ownership. The Corps has full control of the MTI selection, preparation,
appointment, and sustainment process. All soldiers who are qualified and recommended,
not just volunteers, will be considered for assignment as an MTI. Volunteers will be
selected before non-volunteers.
a.
Responsibilities. A phase responsibility model is shown at annex C and details
the roles and responsibilities for all stakeholders at each point of the process outlined
in figure 1.
b.
MTI Champion. The Chief Instructor REME Arms School is the MTI Champion,
as appointed by Col REME and is responsible for acting as the role champion for all
assigned MTIs. The primary responsibilities are:
(1) Act as the Corps focal point for all matters relating to MTI employment.
(2) Be a standing member of the MSCLB.
(3) Provide Special-to-Arm advice for non-REME reporting officers.
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(4) Promote and advertise the benefits of employment as an MTI.
(5) Work with Strat Org (ES) and APC to establish the annual requirement for
MTI.
(6) Act as the POC for all REME MTIs regardless of their assignment location.
(7) Offer career guidance and support to all REME MTIs.
c.
MTI Trade Champion. The MTI Trade Champion is a permanent member of
the MSCLB and provides representation on behalf of potential MTIs.
47.
Basic Principles. The Corps has full control of the MTI selection, preparation,
assignment, and
sustainment process. All soldiers who are qualified and recommended,
not just those who volunteer, will be considered for assignment as an MTI. The process
will follow the model below:
Fig 1: MTI Selection, Preparation, Employment and Recovery Process.
48.
Inform. The process of informing the Corps of the opportunities available through the
MTI
route must be a continuous effort from the CoC. As well as the usual sources of
information such as The Craftsman, Corps Bulletins, MS web pages and Defence
Connect. The key components are:
a.
ALDP. Units delivering courses on behalf of the REME Arms School are to
deliver the MTI presentation as part of ALDP training. The course commander is to
ensure the selection process contained in this instruction is fully understood.
b.
APC Road Shows and Career courses delivered by the REME Arms
School. These will include
an update on the process contained in this instruction to
clearly, and regularly, communicate details of the selection, preparation, and
employment process to all, including employing officers and SNCOs/WOs.
c.
Chain of Command. The CoC must seek to generate a culture among the
junior ranks of
the Corps that, if they are good enough, and aim to progress; then
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service as an MTI should be viewed as advantageous to achieving that aim. It is
acknowledged that a key element of this will be the hard evidence of individuals
achieving career success after serving as an MTI and this is starting to emerge.
49.
Identifying Potential. The early identification of potential MTIs is the responsibility of
all
REME unit and sub-unit commanders, and training organisations; key to the success of
this phase is close liaison and communication by the CoC with Section A, REME Sldr
Wing. The positive and negative behaviours indicating aptitude for instructor duties are at
Annex E to this part and it is essential that specific comment be made on a soldier’s
suitability to become an MTI in the following reports:
a.
Soldiers Joint Appraisal Report (SJAR). Recommendations for Instructor
Duties should
be made by selecting one of the drop-down options in the
recommendations tab. A selection is mandatory for all ranks Cpl – Maj, although a
positive recommendation should not be the default selection. All recommendations,
both positive and negative, must be supported by comments in the ‘Potential’
narrative that briefly states the reason for the recommendations and highlight
attributes that make the subject particularly suitable or unsuitable for Instructor
Duties.
b.
ALDP LCpl course report. The ALDP LCpl course
provides an early “first look”
opportunity to identify developing characteristics of potential MTIs and this should be
mentioned as part of their course report.
c.
Potential Assessment Board (PAB). The PAB offers another opportunity to
provide further evidence of MTI suitability in those who complete it.
50.
Monitor. REME Bn Training Wings are to provide a Bde level lead (including Level 2
REME units) and
highlight suitable candidates to BEMEs, unit and sub-unit commanders
to collate a list of potential MTIs within their Bdes. The list will be used to monitor potential
MTI progress. The RSM will act as an additional POC for the potential MTIs CoC. Training
wings should, where possible, employ potential MTIs when delivering ALDP courses to aid
their professional development. As a minimum, Bn RSMs should monitor the following
activities:
a.
Initiation of a JPA disciplinary check.
b.
Completion of a Defence Workplace Training (DWT) qualification.
c.
Completion of a Military Skills instructional qualification. (Ideally one of the
courses identified as recommended or highly recommended in part VI, Sect 3 of CI
E6.
d.
Identify and promote instructional opportunities for all potential MTIs.
51.
Develop. Units should actively encourage
SP who display instructional attributes to
attend a Defence Trainer course (DTc) course at the earliest opportunity. This provides the
foundations on instructional techniques required in attend further enabling courses such as
All Arms Skill at Arms etc. By completing this course, the MSCLB board members can see
that the SP understands training delivery and will help shape any recommendations for the
MTI role.
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52.
Posting Preference Proforma (PPP). If an individual has been recommended for an
MTI appointment, preferences should be submitted on their PPP providing REME Sldr
Wing with clear options for appointments and locations. The MS binding principle will still
take priority.62
53.
MTI Selection and Course Loading Board (MSCLB). SP identified as potential
MTIs will run to the MSCLB if eligible. For further guidance on the criteria and process,
part V, Sect 6 of CI E6 (career management boards) provides the detail.
54.
Preparation. To become a qualified MTI there is a significant training bill including
mandated
, recommended, and desirable courses. The courses must be completed during
the period of notification before appointment as an MTI. Further information on the
respective courses are detailed in part VI, Sect 3 of CI E6.
55.
Employment. The default mandated appointment length is 2 years.
56.
Reward. The following are tangible rewards offered to those who have served as
MTIs:
a.
Promotion. Successful applicants, if not Substantive Cpl, will receive Acting
Cpl rank
on commencement of MTI duties.
b.
Recognition on ASCLB and Promotion Boards. Promotion and Selection
Boards
will be pre-briefed by the Board Chairman that a successful MTI tour is to be
regarded in the same way as a successful performance on operations or other
demanding, out-of-trade roles.
c.
Increased Career Opportunities. A successful assignment as a Cpl MTI will
enhance
future eligibility for SNCO/WO instructor posts in training units or the Field
Force. Success in an instructor post will be well regarded on Promotion and
Appointment Boards.
d.
Increased employability in units. Qualifications gained during the MTI
process
will enable wider employability within units and allow an individual to stand
out from their peers on return to a field force unit.
57.
Training Accreditation. Completion of the DTc course attracts the Level 3
Certificate in Education and Training.
58.
Return to Trade. Volunteers may serve for 3 years but in accordance with
AESP-
0200-A-090, LAND Equipment Engineering Standards (LEES), on return to trade they will
require a period of re-training.
59.
Future Employment as an MTI. The following opportunities exist for personnel who
have
previously been MTIs. These posts are not solely for previous MTIs but the
experienced gained would be advantageous.
a.
Secondary posting to Ph1 &2 unit as Pl Sgt, CSM, RSM.
62 All SP recommended for an MTI appointment should be informed that, once the AR has been acknowledged, this will be an indication
to the MSCLB that the SP is a volunteer for an MTI assignment.
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b.
RMAS Cadre after completing further mandatory courses to meet qualifying
criteria.
c.
Employment within a REME Bn Training Wing (dependant on COs division of
workforce).
d.
E2 Instructional posts including UOTCs.
60.
Summary. REME soldiers employed as MTIs provide a vital function in delivering
military skills and instilling Corps ethos, both of which underpin the ability of REME to
provide Equipment Support (ES). It is essential to select and train the most suitable SP for
these demanding appointments. Commanders have a vital role to play in informing,
identifying, selecting, and preparing MTIs for appointment. The policy in this instruction
provides a framework by which this can be achieved.
Section 6
Selection of Soldiers to Become Instructors at RMAS
61.
Introduction. The Corps must ensure we are wel represented by high quality SNCO
instructors at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS), it is beneficial to the Army and
the Corps. Officer Cadets (OCdts) at RMAS are trained by a mixture of commissioned
officers and Assistant Instructors in the rank of SSgt. Assistant Instructors are key in
developing OCdts’ courage, character and competence to the level demanded of an Army
officer on first appointment. The role of the Assistant Instructor is therefore vital to the
successful training and education of OCdts.
62.
Aim. The aim of this instruction is to detail REME Soldier Wing’s process for career
managing those soldiers who want to be considered for such employment. It is split into 3
sub-sections.
a.
Pre-Selection
b.
Selection
c.
Post Selection
Pre-selection 63.
Identification. Application to become a potential RMAS instructor is not limited to TS
Spec, the opportunity is open to all trade groups within REME. Soldiers will be identified
through the medium of appraisal reports and positive recommendations from the CoC.
SO2 REME Sldr Wing will collate all nominations, volunteers, and field any queries.
64.
Standards. Instructors set the example by their excellent character, ability, bearing
and empathy. Alongside their Pl Comds, they are the critical interface with the OCdts and
therefore realise the culture and atmosphere in the Academy. The future leadership of the
Army depends upon the impact each Instructor has at RMAS.
65.
Knowledge. To ensure al Instructors are credible, they wil be expected to, not only,
be the expert in the topics that they are teaching, but also of their own cap-badge capability
within the Al -Arms Company Group. The OCdt experience at RMAS must reflect the Army
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they are joining and will therefore exploit the array of experience offered by a breadth of cap
badges. Assistant Instructors must be able to use their own experience, or drawdown
experience from their cap badge to explain their part in CAM. – i.e. a REME Technical
Support Specialist must have a working understanding of 1st Ln ES support, a Lt Role
Infanteer must be able to explain the role of Armoured Infantry in the Coy Gp.
66.
Skill. The mandatory qualifications required for attendance on the RMAS Assistant
Instructor Cadre are listed below at table one. The competency framework has been built
around the Compendium of Course Qualified Personnel, ensuring al arms have access to
undertake pre-requisite training. All other training requirements will be delivered as part of
Pre-Employment Training for RMAS (table two). SCBC is voluntary for those that choose to
attend, the AcSM holds 10 places a year for this purpose.
SER TITLE
TIME
REMARKS
1
AA SAA Instr (SA(B)18)
6 wks
Pre-cadre
2
Al Arms Dril Basic Instructor
10 days Pre-cadre
4
LFTT (SA(C)18 / SA(A)18
5 wks
Al arms desirable pre-cadre. Also
available as PET
5
PSBC Phase 1 and 2
11 wks Al arms desired pre-cadre.
6
SCBC Phase 1 and 2
15 wks Al arms desired pre-cadre. Also
available as PET
7
Defence D&I Fundamentals
DLE
Pre-cadre
8
Defence Diversity & Inclusion Practitioner
2 days Pre-cadre desirable
9
Responsible for Information – Asset Owner DLE
Pre-cadre
10
Alcohol Advice Practitioner (AAP)
Pre-cadre
TABLE 1
SER TITLE
TIME
REMARKS
1
Battlefield Casualty Dril s Instructor
5 days RMAS PET (if not already held)
2
CBRN Defence Trainer
10 days RMAS PET (if not already held)
3
Behaviours, LOAC, CPERS & RoE Training 2 days RMAS PET (if not already held)
4
Battle Noise Safety Supervisor
5 days RMAS PET (if not already held)
5
Risk Assessment Practitioner
2½ days RMAS PET (if not already held)
6
Advanced Drill Course
2 days RMAS PET (if not already held)
7
RMAS DCC Instructors Course
10 days RMAS PET - tbc
8
VIRTUS Trainer
4 hrs
RMAS PET (if not already held)
9
VIRTUS Maintainer Training
3.5 hrs RMAS PET (if not already held)
TABLE 2
67.
Experience. RMAS seeks the broadest representation of Instructors. SP who have
been employed in Training Establishments in previous roles are particularly sought after. Al
candidates require a recommendation for a training role in their last three annual reports and
to have 2 years’ substantive experience at OR6 on application and must be recommended
for promotion to OR7.
68.
Behaviours. Al members of the Permanent Staff at RMAS must be exemplars of the
Army’s Values and Standards. OCdts learn much of the behaviours they wil carry forward
into their commissioned service from the example set by their instructors. Al potential
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Assistant Instructors must understand and live by the Values and Standards of the British
Army and critical y, must be able to bring them to life for the OCdts.
69.
Physical and Mental Fitness. Instructors need to be at a high standard of physical
and mental fitness. The Cadre conducts a number of the Army’s Physical Employment
Standard assessments, and the course includes Battle PT, a log run, an assault course
and Ex Long Reach, an arduous physical challenge over mountainous terrain. Instructors
also require the mental robustness and fortitude to work under pressure throughout the
four-week course. Commanding Officers are asked to assure that applicants are suitably fit
and not subject to ongoing rehabilitation prior to attending the Cadre.
Selection
70.
Call for Candidates.
Each year RMAS calls for volunteers to attend the RMAS
Cadre. This call-in notice will come via REME Soldier Wing and will be sent to the ES CoC
and to any volunteers identified. If an individual is still to gain one or more of these
qualifications at the time the nomination form is submitted, it should be clearly marked as
“
course to be completed by...”. MS Soldiers will then allocate a provisional place on the
cadre, which will be confirmed once MS Soldiers is informed of the successful completion
of the course. All communications will come via SO2 REME Sldr Wing.
71.
Selection Process.
This selection process is a fiercely competitive all arms pool of
highly motivated and trained SNCOs. The Cadre, held at RMAS and its supporting training
areas, is conducted to assess potential instructors on their suitability to become an
instructor.
72.
RMAS Cadre. Final selection takes place at the end of the Cadre Course. Those
instructing on the Cadre are forbidden from giving any external indication as to an
individual’s progress. Commanders are requested to refrain from making any such
enquiries about their subordinates. Those selected to be an Instructor take up their
appointments at the start of the Autumn Term. Individuals will be posted onto RMAS
strength in the August that follows their selection.
Post Selection
73.
Post Selection. Selected SNCOs will be allowed to return to their units after the
Cadre has finished to conduct personal administration. Continuation training now forms an
integral part of the cadre for successful candidates.
74.
Promotion. Those that have successfully completed the Cadre and are selected for
employment at RMAS will, where necessary, be granted local rank on the last day of the
course and acting rank of SSgt on the day of their posting to the Academy. These
individuals are to have an up-to-date annual report completed prior to being posted to
RMAS.
75.
Point of Contact. The point of contact for all RMAS Instructor issues is SO2 REME
Soldier Wing, CM CSS REME Soldiers.
Section 7
MS Referral and M3D Tagging
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76.
General. MS Referral is vital in supporting the Army’s aim of Safeguarding Children
and Vulnerable Groups63 (VGs). The Military Secretary has mandated64 that this is to be
applied by career managers and relevant personnel so that all involved in the process
follow appropriate procedures to safeguard the interests of those who are most vulnerable.
The procedure for personnel and posts which require a disclosure check is contained in
JSP 893, pt 1. 77.
Purpose. The MS Referral Process is the process by which the Army ensures that, in
order to comply with UK legislation, Army personnel are not employed in positions or given
tasks that require them to work, or give rise to a reasonable expectation that regular /
recurrent contact could occur, with Under 18 Year Olds (U18s) not serving in the Armed
Forces and / or those undergoing Phase 1 and Phase 2 Training if they are disqualified by
law from such employment or, on the basis of the information available at the time of
assignment / tasking, are judged to be unsuited to it by character.
78.
Referral.
Any Regular Army or Reservist who qualifies for consideration for MS
Referral positions/employment is only to be employed after several background checks
have been conducted and where legally entitled includes a DBS check. On successful
completion of these checks, they will be assessed as suitable by character in the light of
any information revealed. This is the MS Referral process. The APC is the only
organisation permitted to make the final assignment or confirm employment suitability. If
the workforce imperative is such that an individual must be moved into a MS Referral
position or given MS Referral employment before the process is complete, the authority of
SO1 REME Sldr Wing must be obtained first.
79.
Mandatory CRB checks. As with all other employers in the UK, the MOD is required
by law to conduct a check into the criminal background and employment disqualifications
of the military and civilian personnel it employs. This check is known as a CRB check. It
applies if personnel are being considered for paid or voluntary employment in a ‘regulated
position’, which involves working with Vulnerable Groups. Personnel are only to be
employed in such positions if judged suitable following completion of the check. The MS
Referral process is the wider process by which the suitability of serving Army personnel for
employment in regulated and care positions is determined. Therefore, the CRB check has
been incorporated into it.
a.
Discretionary CRB checks for non-regulated positions.
In addition to
mandatory CRB checks, the MOD is also legally empowered to conduct checks on
personnel being considered for certain employment in training establishments. It is
MOD policy to exercise this legal empowerment. CRB checks are to be conducted on
personnel being considered for employment in positions in Phase 1 and Phase 2
Training Establishments in England, Wales and Northern Ireland that involve caring
for, training, supervising, or being solely in charge of persons aged Under 18. The
MOD term for these is non-regulated positions. The MS Referral process includes a
CRB check for all non-regulated positions.
b.
CRB Check Validity.
MOD policy is that CRB checks currently have a validity
of 5 years after which time they must be renewed. REME Sldr Wing may require an
individual to submit a new CRB application if there are major changes in the nature of
a post. A new CRB application is also required if there is a reasonable belief that
there is new disclosure information held on the individual which would affect their
63 AGAI Vol 3 Ch 119 – Army Policy on Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Jan 11.
64 04Deliver/Rec/413CRB dated 1 Oct 11 - The MS Referral Process.
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suitability for continued employment in regulated activity, and there is no other way of
obtaining confirmation of this information.
c.
CRB Check Portability. CRB checks made whilst an individual is employed
within the Army are portable to another post within the Army, given that the VGs are
the same and the work is similar, although REME Sldr Wing may undertake other
appropriate checks before taking assignment action. CRB checks made outside the
MoD are not portable into the MoD and therefore an individual with a CRB certificate
issued for regulated activity outside of the MOD will be required to submit a new CRB
application for an MOD nominating authority to determine whether to employ in
regulated activity for the MOD.
80.
Authority to Proceed ‘At Risk’.
APC alone has the authority to approve assignment
or employment ‘at risk’. Depending on the information pertained within the CRB
Disclosure, this may be granted from SO1 REME Soldiers for minor issues, to DMS as the
final authority for serious incidents. The risk is then held by the deciding authority.
Additionally, the receiving / employing unit must give due consideration to the
consequences, actual and potential, and accept them in writing, that the individual is
content to be assigned / employed ‘at risk’. They should also satisfy themselves of the
imperative to proceed ‘at risk’, rather than to delay the start date in position or
employment. At no point should the welfare of the VG be prioritised as less than that of the
potential assignee.
81.
Action on Additional Information Post Assignment Start.
If an individual who has
been assigned to a MS Referral position and who subsequently acts in a manner that
makes their continued service in that position or employment unacceptable, or a past
action of this kind comes to light, the unit in conjunction with REME Sldr Wing should take
the appropriate steps to have the individual removed from post, following disciplinary and /
or administrative action as appropriate. Following such removal, MS Referral section will
insert an M3d tag against the JPA record of the individual concerned. Removal from
Appointment is to be conducted ia
w AGAI 67, Vol 2, Part 5.
Section 8
Management of REME Soldiers Below The Minimum Medical Standard
82.
General. The Army’s policy for the management of personnel below the minimum
medical standard for their Arm or Service has been revised. Further details can be found in
AGAI 78 and
ABN:112/2021, key points have been extracted below.
83.
Minimum Retention Standard. The retention standard for all Regular SP65 is now
MLD(P) A4M4L4E4. SP are to be retained provided their medical assessment does not fall
below the minimum standard. If an SP is below the medical retention standard and does
not receive or accept an employment offer following an Appendix 28 application, they will
be discharged on medical grounds or may apply for their case to be referred to the Army
Employment Board (AEB).
84.
Definitions. The following provides a brief explanation of medical gradings.
a.
Medically fully deployable (MFD) L1. Medically fit for unrestricted service
worldwide.
65 Less FTRS(LC/HC), MPGS and Limited Reserve roles (UK Only).
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b.
Medically limited deployable (MLD) L2-L4. Medically fit for duty with minor
employment limitations.
c.
Medically non-deployable (MND) L5. Medically unfit for deployment. Fit for
branch / trade and limited UK operations.
d.
Medically non-deployable (MND) L6. Medically unfit for service in the Land
environment.
85.
Permanent Medical Grading. When an SP is assessed by a Fit for Work
Assessment (FWA) to be permanently below the minimum medical grading required, they
will be medically discharged. However, Commanding Officers may apply to retain an
individual in unit or recommend employment elsewhere via an Appendix 28. This does not
affect a SP’s right to apply for Premature Voluntary Release (PVR) / Notice To Terminate
(NTT) nor does it prevent an individual from being regraded due to changes in their
medical condition.
a.
Overarching Policy. The Joint Medical Discharge Policy with regards to
permanently downgraded personnel is:
(1)
“The Armed Forces will discharge all those medically unfit for military
service. However, the Armed Forces may retain those seriously injured, if they
wish to stay, for as long as there is a worthwhile role, and it is judged to be in
the interest of the SP and the individual service to which they belong66. It
requires the Army Employment Board (AEB) to consider all relevant factors in
assessing whether the benefits of retention meet the interests of the Service
and the SP67. It also includes factors such as medical, welfare, financial and
presentational factors and may also include the circumstances leading to the
injury or illness.68”
b.
Personnel Graded L5 MND(P). If an SP is graded L5 MND(P)69 the
Commanding Officer must support / request an employment offer within 28 days of
the FWA. This request must be made having consulted with the SP taking into
consideration whether they wish to be retained in Service. The final employment
decision sits with Pers Pol(A), following medical advice and in consultation with APC
and the unit CoC on the role available. The decision will be based on Service need
and individual SQEP. Where an individual wishes to appeal an employment decision
they may do so via the Army Employment Board (AEB). The COs request for an
employment offer must be made using an Appendix 28 on PAPMIS. The full process
is outlined in
AGAI 78, part 10, para 78.1019.
(1)
MND Employment offer. Prior to WF Pol making an employment decision
on SP graded L5 MND(P) the unit is responsible for investigating all
employment opportunities with APC Career Managers and E1 workforce
planners. Where suitable employment opportunities are identified they are to be
66 The period of retention will be directed by the AEB and will be subject to review.
67
Worthwhile Role. ‘Worthwhile role’ is defined as the ability to perform useful military employment, for which a SP is suitable, qualified
or can be reasonably trained.
68 Injury refers to an acute event that results in damage to one or more systems e.g. musculoskeletal, burns, hearing etc. Illness
encompasses a range of aetiologies e.g. infections, organ damage from poisoning, inflammatory arthropathies etc. In the case of
medical discharge cases, the MB(T)/FMB will not state direct causality/attribute-ability, as this is for the DMS Pensions to determine as
part of the pension settlement process.
69 And exceptionally permanently Medically Limited Deployable.
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annotated on an Appendix 28 in order that the SP can make an informed
decision on whether they wish to be retained in service for a period of time or
whether they wish to be Medically Discharged following any resettlement and
leave entitlements.
(2)
Pers Pol (A) Employment decision – completed by WF Pol. Pers Pol
(A) will review all applications and make an employment decision based on the
SP’s preference and CO / APC recommendations. Retention will be aligned to
the end date of the employment offer (typically one assignment length, subject
to a continued service need) having been agreed by both the unit and APC CM.
This should be annotated on the Appendix 28 under assignment end date. It is
important that units ensure that this is correct prior to submission and that the
SP understands that at this date they will be medically discharged.
c.
Personnel graded L6E5 MND(P). SP graded L6E5 MND(P) by a FWA(P) will
routinely be retired or discharged70 with the application being generated automatically
from the Full Medical Board (FMB) to APC SO1 OH. CoC input will be sought prior to
the FMB. It should be noted that SP permanently graded L6E5 MND(P) do not follow
the Appendix 28 process as the retirement or discharge is processed automatically
between the FMB and APC. The exceptions to this are SP’s who are graded L6E5
MND(P) who wish to be retained in the Army and who must therefore apply to the
AEB. It should be noted that is unlikely that SP who are graded L6E5 MND(P) will be
retained unless there is a compelling argument for retention. Once a SP has been
permanently graded L6E5 MND they are no longer allowed to work without the
authority of the AEB and it is therefore essential that a handover is conducted by any
SP who has the potential to be permanently graded L6E5 MND prior to them
attending their FWA.
86.
Assignment and extension in post. Employment offers are time bound. Once an
employment decision has been made, SP’s graded L5 MND(P) are not eligible to be
assigned between units. Extensions in post will not be granted. At the end of assignment
L5 MND(P) SP’s will be medically discharged. SP wishing to appeal their medical
discharge may do so through the AEB.
87.
Promotion. MND SP who continue to be employed on an Appendix 28, may still filter
to Promotion Boards, however if subsequently run and successful, SP will have to be
upgraded to substantively promote. In the case where a SP has already been selected for
promotion, where substantiative promotion can be realized employment offers in the
higher rank should be considered by APC.
88.
Appeals. For decisions the soldier disagrees with, the appeals process through the
Army Employment Board (AEB) is to be used.
Section 9
Corps Rejoins
89.
Introduction. Detailed instructions on the induction into the Regular Army of
personnel with previous military experience can be found in
AGAI 40, part 4 –
Reinstatements / Rejoins. This section is designed to provide outline guidance for the
reinstatement of a trained ex regular SP.
70 Unde
r QRs, para 9.386 or 9.387 Temporarily or Permanently Medically Unfit for any form of military service.
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a.
An ex-Regular Soldier can apply at the National Recruiting Centre (NRC) to re-
join the Colours. The application will be processed by the NRC and candidates are
advised not to apply direct to their former Capbadge. All necessary action and
correspondence relating to all applications will be dealt with by the NRC. If a
candidate is clearly ineligible or unsuitable, they will be informed accordingly by the
NRC.
90.
Definitions. The following definitions apply to ex Service Personnel, unless specified
otherwise:
a.
Re-joiner. The following categories are considered to rejoin the Regular Army
and are discussed in this part:
(1)
Category A. A trained ex-Regular soldier (or ex-RM or RAF Regiment
soldier) who left full-time service within the last 6 years who wishes to rejoin the
Regular Army.
(2)
Category B. A trained ex-Regular soldier (or ex-RM or RAF Regiment
Soldier) who left full-time service within the last 6-10 years AND reached a
minimum rank of substantive Cpl, who wishes to rejoin the Regular Army.
(3)
Category C. May be considered on a case-by case basis according to the
workforce requirement at the time. Cat C applicants are trained ex-Regular
soldiers (or ex-RM or RAF Regiment) who do not fit into Cat A or Cat B.
b.
Untrained Ex-Service personnel. SP who have not completed regular or
reserve Army Basic Training (Ph 1) are considered untrained. Untrained ex-Army
personnel may re-enlist into the Army but are dealt with by the Army’s NRC as a new
recruit.
c.
Ex-Service personnel from other Services. Personnel who have left the RN
or RAF have not conducted Army Basic Training (Ph 1) and are therefore not
rejoiners. These personnel may enlist into the Army by following the NRC for new
recruits.
91.
Process. An application for a rejoin is to be initiated through NRC. The process
flowcharts for rejoining can be found
in AGAI 40, Annexes G, H, I and J of the document.
92.
Regular Reserve Membership. In accordance with
QRs, para 9.113, soldiers who
are a member of Section A of the Regular Reserve may apply to re-enter the Regular
Army and have their previous service without ‘Regular Reserve Liability’ (not Section A)
who wish to rejoin the Regular Army must volunteer to be a voluntary member of Section
D of the Regular Reserve in order to subsequently rejoin71.
a.
When applying to rejoin the Regular Army, it is accepted that those without
Regular Reserve liability are volunteering to become a Section D member of the
Regular Reserve to rejoin.
71 STOS refers to the process of transferring both ways between the Regular Army and Army Reserve for soldiers.
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b.
Unsuccessful rejoin applicants will not remain Section D members unless they
separately apply to do so. More information can be found in Part 2, Chapter 3 to
The
Reserve Land Forces Regulations.
c.
Should a rejoin applicant not be willing to volunteer to be a member of Section
D, they cannot return to service ‘as if they had never left’ and will instead need to
apply to re-enlist.
93.
Reserve Transfer Process. The process for applying to transfer from the Reserves
to the regular Army is explained
SToS, Chap 4, Pt 2, and is highlighted below.
a.
Step 1. An individual decides they wish to transfer to the Regular Army. They
seek guidance from their Adjutant in the first instance (or CoC). The Adjutant will
provide advice and guidance on the transfer process and arrange for a letter of
recommendation to be written by the CO and mustering of medical documents. The
individual is to complete an AFB 241 B.
b.
Step 2. AFB 241B is sent to REME Soldier Wing for consideration. If successful
at this stage individual is sent to RHQ in Lyneham for a Transfer Assessment Day.
Results are passed to REME Soldier Wing, who inform the individual of the outcome.
c.
Step 3. REME Soldier Wing will confirm at what phase of training an individual
should enter the Regular Army and at what rank, based on their Reserve rank and
experience. The means by which this is done is the Transfer Assessment Day
applicants where the applicants’ transferable skills in terms of training, experience or
any currency that may have been gained in the civilian or military spheres are
assessed. This board will also make recommendations on future employment either
in terms of military or trade training or the types of future posts. Previous military
training and experience, particularly operational, will obviously be considered during
this process, to ensure no unnecessary training is demanded from individuals.
Transfer Assessment Days
(1) Sldr PSO
(2) Trade Champion
(3) DSEME
d.
Step 4. Once accepted, REME soldier Wing will issue a letter detailing the
individuals’ TACOS. Once the individual has signed the acceptance certificate and
AF B6848, giving an appropriate training ROS, a final letter will be issued informing
them of a start date and location of unit. The Regular unit will carry out all arrival
action as per the
SToS.
94.
Changes in Circumstances. In all cases, note is to be taken of any change in
circumstance and AFB 203 raised if necessary.
95.
Premature Termination of Colour Service (QRs, Para 9.391) For Personnel Re-
Enlisted into The Regular Army.
This is more commonly known as Discharge as of Right
(DAOR). The statutory right to claim discharge under the provisions o
f QRs, para 9.391
applies only to personnel enlisted into the Regular Army for the first time. Personnel re-
enlisted after previous service in the Regular Army have no such right. This is made clear
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in the Notice Paper handed to each Candidate prior to attestation which they acknowledge
in their Attestation Paper but is to be pointed out by the ARO prior to attestation.
96.
Security Clearance.
A former soldier’s vetting is valid up to the 12 month point after
leaving the Army. A Basic Check (BC) for a re-joiner, who has been out of the Army for
more than 12 months, will need to be completed. If the soldier requires SC or DV
clearance, this should be applied for as soon as possible and will be fast tracked through
the DVA system. To ensure that this is flagged up to the DVA, applicants should ensure
that the Recruiting staff annotates the front of the MOD F 1109 at the top with “RE-
JOINER” in clear bold capital letters.
Section 10
Selection of Recruiting Group Posts for soldiers
97.
Introduction. Soldiers are required to fill various vital posts within recruiting group
(RG) ensuring that REME input is placed within the recruiting process. Some of these
posts are REME tied jobs (Army Careers Centre, Outreach Teams, Role Model Recruiter
and Corps Engagement Team) and REME Sldr Wg will routinely advertise these posts as
they are due to become available. These vacancies will be advertised to the CoC, and
applicants will be encouraged in advance of the appointment board, to conduct interviews
of interested parties. Vacancies should be advertised a minimum of 3 months in advance
of the assignment board becoming live.
98.
Assurance. To select suitable individuals, SO2 PersOps Sldrs within RHQ REME,
will conduct the necessary assurance checks in advance of the relevant appointment
board. E2 posts are dealt with separately and also attract assurance from REME Sldr Wg
but are boarded separately by MS7, so no interview is needed from SO2 PersOps Sldrs.
99.
Interview. Candidates will be invited for an interview in RHQ via their CoC once they
identify themselves as a candidate for the RG post advertised. During this interview,
individuals will be expected to articulate why they believe they are suitable for a Public
facing post. The interview process adds a layer of both assurance for RHQ/REME Sldr Wg
but also an opportunity for the candidate to gain more information about the role they have
applied for. The indicators found in Annex E will be used as a guide to ensure suitability.
100.
Selection. Once the interview is complete a recommendation will be sent to REME
Sldr Wg by SO2 PersOps Sldrs, to help inform the appointment board. It should be stated
that the final decision is for REME Sldr Wg and the interview is part of the wider
appointment process and not the final decision. Selection for RG posts maintain the same
process and MS binding principle. The Soldier’s PPP, SJARs and CoC
comments/recommendations provide the basis for the selection to be made, as per the
process laid down in Part V, Section 4.
101.
Annexes:
a.
Driving Licence Requirements.
b.
FCR Flow Chart.
c.
Phase responsibility model for potential MTI.
d.
Positive and negative indicators for instructional duties.
e.
Positive and negative indicators for RG posts.
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Annex A to CI E6 PART XI
20 Feb 22
VOCATIONAL DRIVING LICENCE REQUIREMENTS
Ser Trade
Trade
Vocational
Delivery
Remarks
Requirements
Requirements
Ph 2
Ph 3
1
Rec Mech
Cat C+E and Cat H
B, C, C+E
Cat C+E
Before trade training.
required before Cl 3
Cat H
awarded
2
VM assigned to
Cat C+E before Cl 2
B, C, C+E
Cat C+E
Cat H
Should leave Ph 2 with Cat C+E.
Armd unit
granted. Cat H highly
Cat H under Unit arrangements.
desirable
3
VM
Cat C+E before Cl 2
B, C, C+E
Cat C+E
Should leave Ph 2 with Cat C+E.
granted
4
Armr, Mtsm
Nil
B, C, C+E
Cat
Cat
Al eligible to Cat C+E training in Ph 2 or 1st tour
C/C+E
C/C+E
under DTE arrangements.
5
Tech Elect
Nil
B, C, C+E
Cat
Cat
85% Tech to receive Cat B, Cat C+E training in Ph
C/C+E
C/C+E
2 or 1st tour under DTE arrangements. Remaining
15%, if eligible, to receive Cat B in Ph 2 and Cat
C/C+E in 1st tour at DST(N) or by DT(C).
6
TSS
Nil
B, C, C+E
Cat
Cat H
Al eligible to receive Cat B, Cat C+E training in Ph
C/C+E
2 or 1st tour under DTE arrangements.
7
Tech Ac/ Av
Nil
B, C, C+E
Cat
C/C+E
1.
Notes:
a.
Driver training consists of 3 elements: licence acquisition, Service General Service Driver Conversion (the military skills
required of a driver e.g., convoy drills, hand signals) and familiarisation training on the vehicle train the driver will operate.
b.
All eligible REME personnel should leave Ph 2 with a Cat B licence.
c.
8 Trg Bn to determine which Techs receive driver training in Ph 2 based on eligibility for, and ability to pass, Cat B training.
d.
DST Leconfield no longer conducts Cat C / C+E training. They now only deliver Mod Pt 2 upon SP completion of Cat C / C+E
received at DSEME.
e.
In those cases, supported by the CoC, where soldiers have been unable to attend driver training due to operational
deployments Class 2 status will be back dated to the time when the soldier had completed the requisite competencies in their trade
book.
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FCR FLOW CHART
SP Completes
Class 1 /
Supervisor
Cse
APC Informed
by DSEME
Class 1 Report,
PAB Report sent
to unit by DSEME
< 28
s
days
FCR Raised
FCR sent to
APC for CM
month
by Unit
2
input
1 <
APC input
complete and
received by unit
FCR delivered
to SP
< 3
months
Unit retain
APC informed of
APC record
copy in SP P
completion
delivery on
file
JPA
SP retains
Copy retained
copy
in SP P file
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20 Feb 22
PHASE RESPONSIBILITY MODEL FOR POTENTIAL MTI
Phase
CoC / RO
REME RSM
ALDP Course
REME Sldr Wing REME AS
MTI Champion
commander
INFORM
Promote a
Brief annually
MTI brief as part
Brief as part of
Brief on Career
Craftsman Articles
positive image of
of ALDP courses
Road Shows
Courses
CoC presentations
MTI employment
CASM Downrep
IDENTIFY
Make appropriate
Highlight MTI
Highlight on PAB
recommendation
potential as part
on SJAR with
of course report
Report any MTI
evidence
characteristics
identified
SELECT
Screen potential
Standing board member
MTIs for eligibility
on MSCLB
Convene and
chair MSCLB and
act as secretary
PREPARE
Apply for
Maintain list of
Load successful
Run DWT, DTc
Provide advice and
recommended
potential MTIs
candidates on
and MTI prep
support to CoC
courses for
within Bde to
mandated training course
successful
monitor progress
courses
Endorse course
candidates
and provide Bde
applications
lead
EMPLOY
Screen potential
Maintain contact with
MTIs for
MTIs
employment
Monitor and support MTIs
Provide STA advice for
employing officers
RE-
Make
Appoint
Identify those suited to
EMPLOY
recommendation
secondary MTI
future MTI appointments
regarding future
appointments
employment as
MTI
Note: The PREPARE phase occurs before, during and after SELECT phase
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POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE INDICATORS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL DUTIES72
Qualities
Positive associated behaviours
Negative associated behaviours
indicating aptitude for instructor
which may indicate unsuitability for
duties
instructor duties
Articulacy
Clear diction, well-modulated voice
Stumbles over words
Uses a wide range of vocabulary
Monotonous speech
Easily understood
Limited vocabulary
Difficult to understand
Confidence Positive demeanour
Timid or negative
Self-reliant
Overpowering demeanour
Decisive
Can be assertive when required
Empathy
Open, responsive, and committed to
Isolated and uninterested in others
others’ needs
Indecisive in matters affecting others’
Supportive, considerate, and
welfare
compassionate
Puts self before others
Good listener
Poor listener
Good rapport
Lacks rapport
Overly robust and critical
Poor understanding of others’ needs
Enthusiasm Energised
Apathetic
Readily puts self forward
Reluctant to get involved
Focuses on the positives in any
Focuses on negatives
situation
Pessimistic
Optimistic
Mental
Able to think rapidly under stress
Unable to think rapidly and cogently
Agility
Analytical and logical in approach
under stress
Adaptable to new ideas and changing
Fails to take decisive action when
circumstances
required
Lacks analytical and logical thought
processes
Inflexible attitude to change
Objectivity Takes impartial view
Has narrow focus and misses
Able to weigh up opposing arguments /
alternative viewpoints / options
options
Self-
Actively reviews own progress
Tendency to blame others for own
Criticism
Seeks opportunities for self-
shortcomings
improvement
Takes criticism personally
Responsive to feedback
Does not reflect on own performance
Unresponsive to feedback
72 JSP 757, Chap 4, Annex B
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POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE INDICATORS FOR RG POSTS
Qualities
Positive associated behaviours
Negative associated behaviours
indicating aptitude for RG posts
which may indicate unsuitability for
RG posts
Communication Clear speaker
Stumbles over words
Uses wide range of vocabulary but
Monotonous speech
uses simple language
Limited vocabulary
Easily understood
Difficult to understand
Confidence
Positive demeanour
Timid or negative
Self-reliant
Overpowering demeanour
Decisive
Can be assertive when required
Enthusiasm
Energised
Appears disinterested
Readily puts self forward
Reluctant to get involved
Focuses on the positives in any
Focuses on negatives
situation
Pessimistic
Optimistic
Professional
Good understanding of al CEGs
Limited knowledge of other CEGs
knowledge and Good knowledge of career
Poor understanding of the Artificer
understanding progression for Artificer and Non-
course loading process
Artificer feeder trades
Limited knowledge of appointment
Knowledge of opportunities within
locations
REME:
a.
Appointment locations
b.
Accreditation
opportunities
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