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Originally posted by DeV View PostWouldn’t be enough manpower to cover the tasks it is assigned.
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Originally posted by ancientmariner View PostThe Brits have just appointed their first GOC female 2 star equivalent general, to command a unit described as RECRUITING and ARMY Initial TRAINING COMMAND. This is definitely putting leadership where it is needed.
It makes so much sense to coordinate recruitment and training into one command structure. I know some years back there was an attempt to create a Captain (NS) appointment over the Naval College(including NMCI) similar to the OC Military College, but doing so would have meant the loss of a Colonel somewhere else. Internationally most holding a similar position would be R/Adm at least.For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.
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Originally posted by na grohmiti View PostYeah, the DoD created a new Assistant Principal post in their office to do the same thing. How's that working out?
It makes so much sense to coordinate recruitment and training into one command structure. I know some years back there was an attempt to create a Captain (NS) appointment over the Naval College(including NMCI) similar to the OC Military College, but doing so would have meant the loss of a Colonel somewhere else. Internationally most holding a similar position would be R/Adm at least.Last edited by ancientmariner; 10 January 2021, 21:50.
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Fluctuating establishments is not going to happen. DOD want to sign off on a number today and not revisit that number til they decide to cut it.
Internal shuffling without changes to the overall numbers should be within the remit of the COS, CS4 being their document afterall but even that requires approval of the DOD these days.
Some would argue that the DOD has gained a lot more power since a formed DCOS (Sp), who has since been promoted, adopted a policy of "being seen to lean in" and ending up getting shafted.
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Originally posted by Fantasia View PostFluctuating establishments is not going to happen. DOD want to sign off on a number today and not revisit that number til they decide to cut it.
Internal shuffling without changes to the overall numbers should be within the remit of the COS, CS4 being their document afterall but even that requires approval of the DOD these days.
Some would argue that the DOD has gained a lot more power since a formed DCOS (Sp), who has since been promoted, adopted a policy of "being seen to lean in" and ending up getting shafted.
So couldn’t DCOS move them that way?
You mean to get the new ships?
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Originally posted by DeV View PostThe overall ranks and services being in CS4 but isn’t the detail of what rank is in what appointment in Admin Inst CS4 ?
So couldn’t DCOS move them that way?
You mean to get the new ships?
Whether a DCOS or COS tries to "Lean in" or cooperate with DOD, the latter must be made aware that they are also responsible for the Mission of the PDF and it's manpower. Ultimately pruning the tree of all it's new growth will leave you with a dry stick. In a way the Department is most responsible for all of the shortfall in capabilities and MUST be told so.
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Originally posted by ancientmariner View PostIndeed CS.4 has/had strength tables for each ship type and also a table for SGR's by rank and appointment. The General Staff Officer so impowered had some flexibility in appointing Senior Officers to vacancies under his control. He could appoint a full Naval Captain in Haulbowline against a vacancy in Donegal or Brussels for a Colonel.
Whether a DCOS or COS tries to "Lean in" or cooperate with DOD, the latter must be made aware that they are also responsible for the Mission of the PDF and it's manpower. Ultimately pruning the tree of all it's new growth will leave you with a dry stick. In a way the Department is most responsible for all of the shortfall in capabilities and MUST be told so.
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Not much has changed. The P50s arrived without armament, 2nd hand 76mm were delivered shortly after. They were in service for many years before the 20mm was added.(Again, 2nd hand).
From Staffing, to equipment, the NS, and the DF is expected to do 110% of the job with one hand tied behind its back.For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.
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Originally posted by ancientmariner View PostJust wondering, with the requirement to keep ships crews COVID-VIRUS free and reducing outside contacts when on patrol, how do boarding operations work.?Last edited by Auldsod; 15 January 2021, 10:34.
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Originally posted by Fantasia View PostThere would be OPSEC issues if anyone was to release that type of info
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The Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces has pledged that his top target this year is to ensure the turnover rate of military personnel is reduced by a third.
(if anyone has access to the full version, could they post it in the "News" section?)
The Saturday Read: ‘Those figures were not sustainable’ – Private sector ‘bounty’ tempting talent away from Defence Forces
The Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces has pledged that his top target this year is to ensure the turnover rate of military personnel is reduced by a third.
Vice Admiral Mark Mellett says the “churn” rate must be arrested by holding on to the good calibre of personnel already in the military while at the same time bringing in new entrants and fresh blood, which is healthy for any organisation.
This means reversing the retention crises that have confronted the Defence Forces over the last few years, resulting in the overall strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps falling almost a thousand below the establishment figure of 9,500 to 8,573 today.For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.
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Another job more or less directed towards NS elecs. Starting at €31000 p/a rising to €38000, plus time and a half leave for every day worked at sea, plus coastal allowance of 21% of daily rate, plus pension, flexi leave for weekends worked, sick pay... etc.For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.
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