Free Wraparound Childcare Pilot Launched The wraparound childcare pilot commenced at RAF High Wycombe and RAF Halton at the start of the Autumn term, 01 September 2020 and will continue for an academic year. The second phase of the pilot is due to start in the Plymouth area and Catterick Garrison at the start of… Read More
The Wraparound Childcare (WAC) scheme is extended to Service personnel in the Plymouth area following a pilot scheme. WAC provides funding to eligible parent(s) with children between the ages of four to 11 years old with up to 20 hours per week of free before-and after-school childcare during term time; parent(s) can choose an OFSTED… Read More
The rank of Warrant Officer 2nd Class (WO2) will re-appear in the Royal Navy (RN) from 01 April 2022 after an eight-year hiatus following confirmation of re-organising senior rates’ upper ranks. Introduced in 2004 to RN technical branches to replace Charge Chief Petty Officer (CCPO), it was phased out ten years later. It is being… Read More
Introduction The aim of operational allowance (OA) is to recognise the significantly increased and enduring nature of the danger in Specified Operational Locations (SOL), over and above that compensated for within the X Factor. Outline Between 2016 and 2020, OA was payable to eligible Service personnel assigned to SOL’s, the geographical boundary of which may… Read More
The Royal Navy has become smoke-free. From January 2021, smoking on HM ships and submarines (plus the Institute of Naval Medicine and HMS Sultan) will be barred. In March 2021, that ban extends to RN training establishments and from 01 June 2021 to all remaining RN and RM bases, air stations, reserve units and the… Read More
Those who commit to joining the family that is the Silent Service will, from now on, receive a new badge. The inaugural Training Dolphins have been issued to rookie submariners – a badge they will swap for a gold emblem when they complete their demanding instruction and become fully-fledged deeps. Up to now, those joining… Read More
Sailors and Royal Marines can now submit their expense claims on their smart phones, tablets and home PCs thanks to the latest update to the My Navy app. The upgrade – which also includes an improved alerts section and access to support and well-being – means personnel will not necessarily have to log into JPA… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 