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Just as an FYI right now is no new ILPs are being approved. A new policy should be coming out in the Feb time frame. My understanding is to expect a $36K lifetime cap and a few other changes.

I think thats where the major issue is with PLQ, are the instructors like that. This is the first course where pers get the opportunity to plan and make decisions. This is the foundation that is needed to be a successful leader as they continue to advance through the ranks. Its really doing...

Thats what I thought. Back when I did PLQ 7 years ago, some of the instructors had such hard on for the proper execution of whatever task we were given. That could be an issue with always having incremental staff teaching (not sure if staff still are CFTPO'd in or not). No real standard of...

Exactly, and I think that's what is being lost in how PLQ is being taught. The focus shouldn't be executing the perfect doctrine recce, it should be focused on the planning process, maintaining C2 throughout and making sensible decisions (they don't need to be perfect, they just need to make...

See and I really think thats the point of PLQ. Its not teaching you how to do a section attack or recce, its teaching you the steps of battle procedure, things to take into consideration while developing CoAs, and executing those orders under a stressful situation. When the shit hits the fan...

I'm Captain Carl Gustof and I fly the CF98 :D

That's why, imo, it mentions the observation period. If it wasn't possible to observe you doing your expected job (accounts and such problem) then a PERX may be appropriate and worth looking into.

That is one route to go if you can argue the observation period was insufficient.

Have you been issued a PDR part 1 to detail what is expected of you in your current position. Have you been given any follow on PDRs to substantiate what they plan on giving for a bubble score. Do you have anything to substantiate what score you think you should have.

Vot-u for untrained officers happen once a year. Applications are due to PSOs by october ish, and selections happen Jan ish. That being said, by the time the VOT process is open for officers again, you will likely be qualified, and have to look into the VOT for trained pers. Don't worry about...

This. Quite a few times Ive seen the CoC tell someone they are entitled, yet a simple check of policy would indicate otherwise. And unfortunately its the member that ends up paying back. However that being said, i think everyone should be checking CBIs and CFTDIs and be familiar with them. I...

Nope no paperwork to check but the 180 decision change sends up red flags to me. I agree there are 3 sides to every story, but I'm curious to know what would cause a complete decision reversal.

I'm kind of surprised that no one has mentioned anything about the Capt who absolutely 180ed on the grievance, and then the CDS who basically ignored the external review panel. 

IIRC, the help file in MM states something about NOIT not required after april 19 if the leave pass is made in MM. I'll have to check tomorrow.

Your old base will have a CAF IRP coordinator (usually the superintendent clerk). They can go to DCBA on your behalf with bgrs problems.