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The new RDF Regulations (R.5) came into force on 1 October 2005. I've just seen a copy of it. DFRs are not restricted and therefore I post a few interesting posts here.
New recruits now have a 6 month probation period. They must complete at least 24 hours of training within that period. The CO must send a report on the reservist to the GOC, if they are reported as being unsuitable for service, they may apply for a different grade within the RDF or be discharged.
The only course that must be done for promotion from private 3* to BSM is a Pot NCOs Course, unless it is based on meritorious service or distinguished conduct.
Acting ranks can only be obtained during full time training.
You enlist for 3 years initally. You can extend your service to up to 12 years by reapplying every 3 years. If you are under 39 (under 29 if enlisted on/after 1/10/05), after 9 years you can apply to extend your service to make a total of 21 years. After 20 years you can apply to extend your service in 4 years periods up to the age of 60 (50 if enlisted on/after 1/10/05).
To be eligible for nomination to be an officer, you must be of an NCO of good character, satisfactory education, keen, under 35 (on date of Interview Board), complete the required training, be medically fit, be recommended by the GOC's interview board.
However, an person (including a private) who holds a degree/diploma/usefull qualification may be nominated to be an officer, if they are under 45 (on the date of Interview Board), medically fit, recommended by an Interview Board (nominated by the COS).
To be an engineer officer they must hold a degree in Engineering / Architecture / be a Member of the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland / be a Corporate Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers of Ireland / be a Graduate member of the Institute of Electrical Engineers / the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Lieutenants (commissioned before 1/10/05) may on the recommendation of the Chief of Staff, be promoted to the rank of Captain after 15 years service as an officer, provided they have done fulltime training in 3 of the last 5 years, satisfactory rating on annual report in last 5 years, recommended by the GOC and Dir Reserve.
Lieutenants (commissioned before 1/10/05) may on the recommendation of the Chief of Staff, be promoted to the rank of Captain after a min of 5 years service as an officer, provided they have done fulltime training in 3 of the last 5 years, satisfactory rating on annual report in last 5 years, assessed as suitable by promotion board, recommended by the GOC and Dir Reserve.
The criteria for promotion from Captain to Comdt and to Lt Col shall be laid down in Admin Instructions. Promotion to Lt Col will only be for a 5 year period and then reverted to Comdt.
Retirement Ages commissioned before 1/10/05 (after 1/10/05)
Lt Col - 58 (58)
Comdt - 57 (56)
Capt - 55 (54)
2/Lt & Lt - 55 (53)
Medical / Dental / Engineer Officer - 65 (65)
R5 doesn't allow RDF officers to serve overseas (unless aboard a State ship).
Attendance at training is on a voluntary basis.
To be retained as an effective member you must complete 48 hours of training, 24 hours are awarded for attend a max of a 1 week camp. If enlisted after 1 January - 4 hours training per month (for that year). In addition, members of the NSR may be required to spend 40 hours afloat.
One days pay is awardable for courses of over 20 hours (eg 2 days pay for weekend courses).
You must attend a camp in order to qualify for gratuity.
Levels of Gratuity:
Lt Col - € 274.79
Officers (2/Lt - Comdt) - € 183.31
NCOs - € 144.45
Ptes - € 106.13
New recruits now have a 6 month probation period. They must complete at least 24 hours of training within that period. The CO must send a report on the reservist to the GOC, if they are reported as being unsuitable for service, they may apply for a different grade within the RDF or be discharged.
The only course that must be done for promotion from private 3* to BSM is a Pot NCOs Course, unless it is based on meritorious service or distinguished conduct.
Acting ranks can only be obtained during full time training.
You enlist for 3 years initally. You can extend your service to up to 12 years by reapplying every 3 years. If you are under 39 (under 29 if enlisted on/after 1/10/05), after 9 years you can apply to extend your service to make a total of 21 years. After 20 years you can apply to extend your service in 4 years periods up to the age of 60 (50 if enlisted on/after 1/10/05).
To be eligible for nomination to be an officer, you must be of an NCO of good character, satisfactory education, keen, under 35 (on date of Interview Board), complete the required training, be medically fit, be recommended by the GOC's interview board.
However, an person (including a private) who holds a degree/diploma/usefull qualification may be nominated to be an officer, if they are under 45 (on the date of Interview Board), medically fit, recommended by an Interview Board (nominated by the COS).
To be an engineer officer they must hold a degree in Engineering / Architecture / be a Member of the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland / be a Corporate Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers of Ireland / be a Graduate member of the Institute of Electrical Engineers / the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Lieutenants (commissioned before 1/10/05) may on the recommendation of the Chief of Staff, be promoted to the rank of Captain after 15 years service as an officer, provided they have done fulltime training in 3 of the last 5 years, satisfactory rating on annual report in last 5 years, recommended by the GOC and Dir Reserve.
Lieutenants (commissioned before 1/10/05) may on the recommendation of the Chief of Staff, be promoted to the rank of Captain after a min of 5 years service as an officer, provided they have done fulltime training in 3 of the last 5 years, satisfactory rating on annual report in last 5 years, assessed as suitable by promotion board, recommended by the GOC and Dir Reserve.
The criteria for promotion from Captain to Comdt and to Lt Col shall be laid down in Admin Instructions. Promotion to Lt Col will only be for a 5 year period and then reverted to Comdt.
Retirement Ages commissioned before 1/10/05 (after 1/10/05)
Lt Col - 58 (58)
Comdt - 57 (56)
Capt - 55 (54)
2/Lt & Lt - 55 (53)
Medical / Dental / Engineer Officer - 65 (65)
R5 doesn't allow RDF officers to serve overseas (unless aboard a State ship).
Attendance at training is on a voluntary basis.
To be retained as an effective member you must complete 48 hours of training, 24 hours are awarded for attend a max of a 1 week camp. If enlisted after 1 January - 4 hours training per month (for that year). In addition, members of the NSR may be required to spend 40 hours afloat.
One days pay is awardable for courses of over 20 hours (eg 2 days pay for weekend courses).
You must attend a camp in order to qualify for gratuity.
Levels of Gratuity:
Lt Col - € 274.79
Officers (2/Lt - Comdt) - € 183.31
NCOs - € 144.45
Ptes - € 106.13
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