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Badgeman

Given the new emphasis on Operational Capability, are we being given enough time to:
1. Train for the role and
2. Stay current in the role?
In other words, are the 24 days a year minimum requirement enough given that an average exercise will use up 15, attending most drill nights about 6, leaving only 3 required to qualify for bounty?
I know its all budget driven, but to me one night a week, one weekend a month (which would only be 10 if you take out annual ORT and summer leave) and 2 weeks ORT sound like a more realistic total to maintain the level of professionalism accross the board.
Comments?
1. Train for the role and
2. Stay current in the role?
In other words, are the 24 days a year minimum requirement enough given that an average exercise will use up 15, attending most drill nights about 6, leaving only 3 required to qualify for bounty?
I know its all budget driven, but to me one night a week, one weekend a month (which would only be 10 if you take out annual ORT and summer leave) and 2 weeks ORT sound like a more realistic total to maintain the level of professionalism accross the board.
Comments?