Acting or substantive Rank

Discussion in 'Royal Engineers' started by Raymond Pearson, Aug 9, 2021.

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  1. Raymond Pearson

    Raymond Pearson New Member

    I was a UK Royal Engineer national serviceman from 57 to 59 and reached the dizzy height of CADRE Training Cpl based at Guillemot Barracks Cove
    I am trying to solve a disagreement with a friend.
    1 My green discharge book lists me at the end of my service as Cpl
    2. A friend purchased a National Service medal - which I cannot wear - and that lists me as Cpl.
    3. But my military record lists me, following the rank of al/cpl 35 days, 6 months into my service, as a/cpl 35 days.

    So the question is - was I acting cpl for 35 days and then, with good behaviour, automatically substantive after 35 days?
    If so where in the UK military regulations would I be able to find the detail?

    I have searched high and low to try to sort this out and a pint of beer depends on the result - and I am willing to forgo it, instead donating it to the person who can give me the answer!!!

    Ray Pearson.
     
  2. Tullybrone

    Tullybrone Senior Member

    Hi,

    Unless the regulations changed post war as far as I am aware - from looking at numerous WW2 era service records - after 21 days acting a promotion became permanent.

    Steve
     
  3. Raymond Pearson

    Raymond Pearson New Member

    Thanks that backs up my research and gives me hope. I think the 21 days was extended to 35 days.

    Ray
     
  4. Tullybrone

    Tullybrone Senior Member

    You might want to have a look at the numerous service records members have posted in the Service Record sub forum and satisfy yourself on the point.

    Steve
     
  5. Raymond Pearson

    Raymond Pearson New Member

    Steve. Thanks but being new to the site how do I find the Service record sub form?
    While that would be interesting to support my point but I really need to know where to find it in some form of military regulation
     
  6. Tullybrone

    Tullybrone Senior Member

  7. Raymond Pearson

    Raymond Pearson New Member

    thanks Steve
     
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