although it seems to ask the same info, apparently it’s not accepted 
Somehow I’m not surprised…
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not a process
Well it was 2 years ago when I posted that 
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I’ve been told that HQAC are adamant that an OC can’t supply a personal reference for a CFAV on the squadron. Anyone else come across this. Asking for a friend.
Been told direct opposite.
And provided references no issue.
Sounds like nonsense.
By whom?
Via WHQ who spoke to a WO who deals with vetting at HQAC
I don’t think I had a Staff Cadet who’s references weren’t from members of staff.
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Apparently it’s ok for cadets as they might not have an employer. I can’t see why it wouldn’t be ok for a personal reference. I’ve looked at ACP20 guidance and there’s nothing to say we can’t.
Likewise, we use 2 CFAV references for staff cadets. Not had any problems
The BPSS is for an adult member of staff
I’ve always been told it’s okay. In fact I know of the WExO being a reference for a member of staff which I thought was odd.
Doesn’t matter as they don’t seem to check the references down here anyway 
Even then as long as you have known them long enough it shouldn’t be an issue.
Unless you are the one certifying the BPSS? In which case I can see why they wouldn’t want you to be a referee and the independent person as it could be seen as a conflict of interest.
Not like they checked it, popped it back in the post and told me we’d need another reference
Oh I see, wow. Yeah, AFAIK an OC, or any member of staff, can be a reference as long as they meet the normal criteria. Being a fellow CFAV makes no odds. I’ve been a reference for a staff cadet as I meet the regular criteria. I’ve known them long enough and meet the ‘recognised professions’ for reference as a ‘person of standing’.
I just double checked and there is nothing in the BPSS form that says an OC can’t be a reference.
Just echoing others, but we’ve used squadron staff for both cadet & staff applications.
@JoT Sounds like a possible question for VoV? Yet another example of a ‘simple’ process being made harder by differing policy in different areas.
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Hold on a minute, BPSS is done and dusted as the deadline has August 21.
So this must be for a brand new member of staff, does the individual in question know them for the required time?