Ann passed away last Tuesday and condolences have been sent to the family. Unfortunately Paddy having dementia he is not aware of her passing.

This info has come from the daughter via Ron Baker

Paddy not being aware is so sad. Condolences to the family.

Come on Kev what about your Vietnam war stories when you joined the Oz Army?

Bit of a change to the Blues and Royals and Boys Squadron

From a very reliable source I was told that if you attained the rank of WO in the SBS you could retire on a £40,000 pension at the age of 40.

Bit late to tell us now Charlie.
Not to worry, I've never been much of a swimmer.

Don't know a lot about boats. Did go on the IOW ferry once - would that count !!!

Here's the answer to your question Kev

You regain your previous rank but lose seniority, in the RAC the SAS is looked upon as a bad career move but in the Infantry it is a good move. You can be promoted in the Regiment but on return to your parent Regiment you only get the rank that you left with. My friend was a Bombardier in 7 RHA but in the Regiment he was a Staff Sergeant but when he returned to his parent Regiment he had to return to Bombardier, luckily somebody was batting for him and he eventually got promoted, hope this helps. The Royal Signals can get promoted whilst in the Regiment and get paid but if they are a Trooper in the Regiment he will get the Royal Signals pay, is that fair



The answer we was given was “ if you joined this Regiment for money or medals we don’t won’t you…………….I rest my case

Thanks Charlie.
Stay warm.
kev

Curious. When selected for "The Regiment" do you revert to Tpr or carry your rank?

Here's your answer Bert

On passing selection, you revert to Trooper and lose your rank and pay that you had in your parent Regiment. I was a Sergeant so I lost my rank and pay. The exception to that rule is Royal Signals. They keep their Royal Signals pay and seniority but revert to Trooper in the SAS. Also they can attend Royal Signals courses and gain rank in the Royal Signals. The system is still used today and it is very unfair

Charlie,
What happens when you return to your unit/Corps?
Do you regain your rank and seniority? Also, if you are promoted whilst in "The Regt." What happens to that rank?
kev

I'm jealous of this site You have one and we(JLR RAC) dont got one . It was a really good Forum but failed due to lack of participation and I think some Politics .I wish someone could kick start it up again. and I live in hope. Facebook has a lot to answer for