Get the little loops added to the uniform (or whatever jacket you want to use). Saves causing damage, if nothing else.
You can keep as-is in its swing mounted form. No need to court mount.
Personal view is that full size always looks better court mounted (even if a single medal), whereas a single miniature looks better swing mounted.
That’s normally because a single full size medal that is swing mounted then hits the breast pocket button on service dress.
Beckles
Generally the ribbon is too short for that so you still need to get it mounted.
Yes, just wear it above the center of the pocket and open the button on the pocket to stop the medal banging against it. Was given that tip by Dick Allen a former RC.
This is what I came here to say. I that gave tip to someone at the Lord Mayor’s Show a few years ago and it went down a treat.
Thanks team.
I was kinda hoping not to need my RAF No1s by now. But things have slowed down on the ‘transfer’ front at the SCC end. (Much to my OC’s annoyance as well.(
Quick Question:
Has Level 3 Safeguarding Training always been a requirement for Squadron OC’s or is this something new?
Courses seem to be 2 days, F2F and being run at Cranwell which seems impractical.
It’s been in ACP 4 for quite some time that Sqn OCs should have the L3. I was under the impression the L3 was delivered as part of the Sqn Commanders Course? If not, then it probably should be.
Yes that would definitely be sensible for it to be on the Squadron Commanders Course. I completed it 11 years ago and dont believe we had the same structure to our Safeguarding Training back then.
There are a few courses on SMS over the next few months but its an 800 mile round trip for me to get to Cranwell 
Think ill await further updates from our WHQ on this one!
It does seem a bit silly that this is a national in-person course. I’d ask why can’t it be done virtually? Especially given all the cost-cutting going on. Paying for CRAV travel and accommodation surely isn’t a cost-effective way of delivering this course.
This was the old table which I managed to scrape from Sharepoint:
So the requirement for a separate extra safeguarding course for sqn commanders appears to be long-standing. That table was added in 2017 according to the change list.
QQ: Looks like the Pope might be off to visit St Peter soon. If that happens, who looks like likely contenders to fill the position of Bishop of Rome?
I’m not religious, so I’m clueless on such matters.
A pretty good article here. Who could be the next Pope? The cardinals who might succeed Francis | The Independent
Will be interesting to see whether they go with another moderate (at least in Catholic terms) like Francis or if they shift back towards a more conservative candidate.
Though bear in mind that Francis wasn’t considered a serious contender before the previous conclave so it could be someone very different.
Apparently Elon Musk fancies the job, things the church is spending too much on stained glass and compensation.
Ralph Fiennes
Time to dig out the book again
The bible…?
God no!
the Church is a social institution not a religious one
The ideal candidate for the conclave is a mix of a socialite and a socialist
I suppose that’s what we’re waiting to see with the next Pope, whenever that time comes.
Will they be a conservative candidate, or will they actually follow the teachings of Christ and his disciples?
Anyone know why Bader outlook would suddenly stop syncing/giving some notifications to your phone, but will to the app on desktop? I change the role account password the other day and updated on both devices, but I’ve logged in tonight and there are emails there that haven’t come up on my phone.
Have you got the role account added as a separate account, or is it added as a shared mailbox to your personal? The fact you’ve said you updated the password suggests the former, whereas I think it should be the latter?
