They were called TASLs (Temporary Acting Sub Lieutenants) and as the OP said, were promoted without AIB and existed only to fill a gap, being told they would never be promoted. Some however subsequently made full Lt.
I think they were in shortage engineering billets, definitely WE but possible ME too.
Their nickname at the time was 'Tassles' since they were seen as being mere appendages. I know of at least one real knob that was a Tassle - don't ask, but most submariners will know him.
A few were rated up in collinggrad, the ones I spoke to said good pension boost, as @WreckerL said shortage billet filling.
OiBeen at the sweet sherry? Confusing a young, good looking Sonar Maintainer with a crusty old Wrecker? Tsk, can't get the staff these days!
Live our deadSteward, pass me more bait.............!![]()
VV informative. Thanks Sonar-Bender. Never knew whether that was a gen dit or not.Steward, pass me more bait.............!![]()
Did any ever serve as DWEO on a boat?They were called TASLs (Temporary Acting Sub Lieutenants) and as the OP said, were promoted without AIB and existed only to fill a gap, being told they would never be promoted. Some however subsequently made full Lt.
I think they were in shortage engineering billets, definitely WE but possible ME too.
Their nickname at the time was 'Tassles' since they were seen as being mere appendages. I know of at least one real knob that was a Tassle - don't ask, but most submariners will know him.