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Good Idea, Bad Idea?

  • 11-03-2011 7:57pm
    #1
    L.Jenkins
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,241 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    I just want to run an idea past some of the members of the DF that may frequent this forum. I'm a member of the reserve and have an issue that I would like to see dealt with. I've spoken to my unit commander and passed on the issue to two members of RDFRA in the last couple of months, both of whom have failed to get back on the issue. Before I'm told to wait and see, I think 6 months is long enough.

    My question is, if I were to esclate the issue to PDFORRA, would I be put in my place? Or would an alternative option be better, have my unit commander pass it higher power.


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  • #2
    Donny5
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,827 ✭✭✭Donny5


    ItsThatManAgain wrote: »
    My question is, if I were to esclate the issue to PDFORRA, would I be put in my place? Or would an alternative option be better, have my unit commander pass it higher power.

    The hint is in the name - PDFORRA. They won't deal with you at all. If you have a problem with how your chain of command is dealing with you and if RDFRA are being their usual useless selves, you can contact the ODF, depending on the issue, of course.


  • #3
    SIRREX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 217 ✭✭SIRREX


    Donny5 wrote: »
    The hint is in the name - PDFORRA. They won't deal with you at all. If you have a problem with how your chain of command is dealing with you and if RDFRA are being their usual useless selves, you can contact the ODF, depending on the issue, of course.

    Correct, even if you're in the PDF, PDFORRA do not officially represent you unless you are a PDFORRA member so I doubt whether they'll want to know about the problems of RDF members unless it's an issue which directly impacts on the PDF


  • #4
    L.Jenkins
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,241 Mod ✭✭✭✭L.Jenkins


    Thanks for the information. I'll be sure to keep away from sending any emails to PDFORRA. From the emails I have sent to two different commitee members, the last correspondance I recieved was back in October and none from the second person.


  • #5
    concussion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,267 ✭✭✭concussion


    As you call it an issue, I assume some negative incident has taken place? If so, the complaints procedures are laid out in A7 Chapter 2. If you take the formal route of writing to your O/C, you must receive redress to your satisfaction within 7 days, or have the matter referred to your CO.


  • #6
    josephxxx451
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭josephxxx451


    *.*.It would appear that your commanders have deemed that your "complaint", or whatever you call it, as too trivial to warrant a responce. More than likley they have correctly identified an attention seeker looking for a confrontation, and thus will be pursuing a policy of ignorance, which is right and proper given the circumstances. Perhaps it would be best for you to man up, or find another way to spend your Tuesday nights/weekends.


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  • #7
    ChunkyLover_53
    Closed Accounts Posts: 901 ✭✭✭ChunkyLover_53


    DFR A7 Chapter 2 deals with the complaints procedure and redress of wrongs.

    If you feel your complaint or issue warrants the attention of your Commanding Officer and are unhappy with his/her decision then the procedure to follow is outlined in that document. Available of DF Intranet & from Unit Orderly rooms, also from BPSSO and DFRAs.


  • #8
    L.Jenkins
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,241 Mod ✭✭✭✭L.Jenkins


    josephxxx451 wrote: »
    *.*.It would appear that your commanders have deemed that your "complaint", or whatever you call it, as too trivial to warrant a responce. More than likley they have correctly identified an attention seeker looking for a confrontation, and thus will be pursuing a policy of ignorance, which is right and proper given the circumstances. Perhaps it would be best for you to man up, or find another way to spend your Tuesday nights/weekends.

    Thanks for the input, Much appriciated. The issue is, that I've made contact with RDFRA on 2 occasions in the last 3 months. I only received a follow up to my concern this week from the national secratary. My issue is not a complaint and has been taken on board by my OC who has refered it on to the legal officer in the west. It's not in my interest at the moment to discuss anything, but to resolve my issue, it must go alittle higher than brigade level and that would be the reason now for any detail. Thanks again for your sound input though.


  • #9
    Donny5
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,827 ✭✭✭Donny5


    ItsThatManAgain wrote: »
    Thanks for the input, Much appriciated. The issue is, that I've made contact with RDFRA on 2 occasions in the last 3 months. I only received a follow up to my concern this week from the national secratary. My issue is not a complaint and has been taken on board by my OC who has refered it on to the legal officer in the west. It's not in my interest at the moment to discuss anything, but to resolve my issue, it must go alittle higher than brigade level and that would be the reason now for any detail. Thanks again for your sound input though.

    Good stuff. Don't listen to that eejit. If you think it needs sorting, get it sorted.


  • #10
    goldie fish
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,195 ✭✭✭goldie fish


    ItsThatManAgain wrote: »
    Thanks for the input, Much appriciated. The issue is, that I've made contact with RDFRA on 2 occasions in the last 3 months. I only received a follow up to my concern this week from the national secratary. My issue is not a complaint and has been taken on board by my OC who has refered it on to the legal officer in the west. It's not in my interest at the moment to discuss anything, but to resolve my issue, it must go alittle higher than brigade level and that would be the reason now for any detail. Thanks again for your sound input though.

    While PDFORRA are prevented by statute in assisting members of the RDF in any matter, they might be the ones to point you in the right direction. RDFRA are not much good for resolving any issues, I wouldn't bother with them.
    Its your CO, then Brigade, then CoS, then ODF in that order.


  • #11
    L.Jenkins
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,241 Mod ✭✭✭✭L.Jenkins


    Thanks lads for that. The CO has passed it up and will get back to me as soon as he hears anything, which could take a while. So I'm prepared to hurry up and wait again.


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  • #12
    goldie fish
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,195 ✭✭✭goldie fish


    ItsThatManAgain wrote: »
    Thanks lads for that. The CO has passed it up and will get back to me as soon as he hears anything, which could take a while. So I'm prepared to hurry up and wait again.

    It is a waiting game, and you are working to their schedule, not yours.


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