RFA 05 - Appointing system In The RFA

Question 0

Where do appointers work?

Answer 0

Whale Island in RFA Pers Ops

Question 1

Who are appointers

Answer 1

Non sea going, non uniformed, civil servants

Question 2

Who will appointers interact with directly and what do they respond to?

Answer 2

heads of Department on ships and ship requirements

Question 3

What sort of appointing system does the RFA currently operate?

Answer 3

An individual appointing system

Question 4

What system do appointers use?

Answer 4

Magellan

Question 5

What is a standard appointment for junior ranks?

Answer 5

4 months

Question 6

What is a standard appointment for senior ranks?

Answer 6

6 months

Question 7

When are appointments made and what could this result in?

Answer 7

Ship port visits. 25% crew changes.

Question 8

What may be required for compassionate reasons?

Answer 8

Short notice appointments

Question 9

Up to how long before your leave is due to end could you be appointed?

Answer 9

2 weeks

Question 10

For how long could you be extended?

Answer 10

2 weeks

Question 11

Personnel can to appointed to any ship, subject to what?

Answer 11

Having the correct additional qualifications (ADQUALS)

Question 12

What will the appointing system change to?

Answer 12

A Rota Appointing System

Question 13

How will a Rota Appointing system work?

Answer 13

5 personnel will cover 3 ship billets

Question 14

What does the Rota Appointing System tie in with?

Answer 14

Tailored Scheme of Complement

Question 15

What are the benefits of a Rota Appointing System?

Answer 15

Ships will have the correct amount of personnel with the correct qualifications of board
Personnel will be able to train for promotion
There will be more stability and better planning of leave