So do this mean RAFAC are now able to retain their MOD 90
The defence discount scheme has an enrollment system whereby you have to submit physical proof of service - you canāt just type in a made up number and get the card through the post.
I imagine whatever the new veterans card thing is will use the same software.
With regards to the cadet forces being the soft underbelly of MOD security, Iām afraid that thatās the cadet forces bigging themselves up and the regular forces ignoring their own failings - weāve already had a Royal Marine of 6 years service being unmasked as a bombmaker, quartermaster and intelligence officer for the Continuity IRA, and the far right, and I mean actual Naziās, infiltrate an infantry battalion.
CFAVās are, in that scheme of things, mouse pooā¦
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The MOD90 isnāt going anywhere.
I dint say they were. If a member of the forces leaving is now able to retain their mod 90 will RAFAC be doing the same
RAFAC are not allowedā¦ there was something published a few weeks back as you will not be a veteranā¦
Thatās kind of understandable but why though would a sea cadet PO who has never done any military service be issued a veterans status/badge??
Interestingly, the MOD website states you can apply if you served in the regular or volunteer reserve. I wonder if that includes honoury RNR? Or VR(T) for that matterā¦ 
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As VR (not, VR(T) - no such commission) qualified for a Veterans badge (and I know some who applied for and received it), then I imagine as it was\is classed as a Reserve Air Force of the Crown that members just might be able to apply for the card.
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More precisely those in the Ivory towers at Cranwell who seem to on an ego trip. Donāt they realise they left the RAF and they are doing this only because it pays more than B&Q/ASDA/Teso or doing the doors at 'spoons.
bought off ebay maybe?? You have to apply for it from MODMO they then check the records and issueā¦ however you could fail week 1 of basic and get one as there is no time criteria !
Extract from DIN (no classification): The DIN made clear that āthis policy on MOD Form 90 retention applies only to Regular and Reserve Service leavers of the UK Armed Forces on discharge. It does not apply to any other category of MOD Form 90 ID card holderā.
Therefore, when ceasing to be members of the Cadet Forces, CFAVs must continue to surrender their MOD Form 90 at which point it is to be destroyed in line with current policy.
But those of you that held VR commissions could keep yours?
Finally, the read reason why the CFC was introduced.
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Do these have to be requested via WHQ now?
Nope, you can get them via Unit Admin > Graphics on Cadet Portal. Make sure the person needing one has a clear photo with a neutral background, or they canāt use it.
Not sure if itās anyone that can order them, or just OCās.
The graphics people are still working at RAF Cranwell, but with reduced staff so it might take a little longer than normal.
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Interesting, thanks. My WHQ got in touch to say theyād ordered one for me (a bit bizarre, but nothing wrong with being proactive!) but I couldnāt hit the button on my SMS profile so was curious.
Anyone can hit the request button but then unit OCs still have to click the authorise button!
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I ordered one before going into uniform back in 2018/2019 and still havenāt received it.
I havenāt got my commissioning scroll either. 
Iāve got one. Every time Iāve tried to use it the guardroom have said āI donāt know what this isā
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Same. I think I ordered it three times in the end and nothing arrived. Iām still waiting to be gazetted and get my scroll, and for my Flg Off paperwork to be processed.
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