How long do people in the RAF go away for?

ANNUAL LEAVE Service Personnel are entitled to 38 days leave per year. We give additional leave for relocation if it’s for a service move.

Do you live away from home in the RAF?

Accommodation in the RAF Recruits live in on-base accommodation during their initial RAF training, 10 weeks for airmen/airwomen and 32 weeks for officers. After training, RAF Regulars can live in the ‘Mess,’ commute from home, or rent nearby.

How long is RAF deployment?

24 months period between a six months deployment in combat zone (Unit Tour Guidelines) and a maximum of 415 days of combat/training/out of area deployment on a 30 months period. 415 days is a good 13 months.

Do you have to stay in the RAF for 12 years?

In short, no. You can leave the RAF, just like any job. However, it depends on how long you’ve served as to how much notice you will have to give. You can leave within the first six months, but you must give 14 days’ notice in writing, and it’s subject to the requirement to complete 28 days service.

Can I have long hair in the RAF?

Because faith permitting men can wear their hair long already, it’s only now getting to women. Individuals who have long hair for faith reasons are already permitted to wear their hair long.

How often do RAF go away?

Some go away very little, but most go away quite a bit. This can be between 1 month and upto 6 months, sometimes several times in one year.

Do you get weekends off in the RAF?

In the Royal Air Force, you’ll find people from every background and with different outlooks and interests. When off duty, RAF personnel can leave the base any time they want. Weekends and holidays are free but there are opportunities to do so much more.

Can I join the RAF at 16?

The starting age for the RAF is 16 years of age with parental consent. Men and women can apply; however, certain roles for combat such as the RAF Regiment are restricted to men only. As for other eligibility one must meet the age, fitness, and nationality/residency qualifications.