§ Mr. Wigginasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will set out in the Official Report the current categories of Regular reservists; and what are their precise training commitments.
§ Mr. William RodgersThe following table lists the current categories of Regular reservists and their respective liabilities for training. However, where training commitments exist, they are not currently invoked.
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Reserve Membership Training commitment (in any one year) j. RAF Reserve of Officers … Ex-Regular officers who, after a shorter period of service, serve in the Reserve in accordance with the terms of their original appointment to the RAF 15 days continuous training in any one year k. Class E of the RAF Reserve Ex-Regular air men who have a reserve liability following a period of Regular service Category 1 (Selected Trades): a. Airmen enlisted prior to 1st April1967—12 days continuous training; b. Airmen enlisted on or after 1st April 1967—up to 15 days continuous training plus non-continuous training for periods not exceeding 36 hours without the reservist's consent. Category 2 (Other Trades): None. RAF Pensioners … Ex-Regular airmen/airwomen who have completed sufficient service to qualify for a Service pension None The above groups include also retired officers and ex-Service men who, though having no reserve liability, volunteer for membership of one of the Regular Reserves.