BRd 3(1)
Issue Date
June 2016
Superseding
BR 3(1)
Dated
February 2016
BRd 3(1)
NAVAL PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
JUNE 2016 EDITION VERSION 3
SECURITY WARNING NOTICE
THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HER BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT
© Crown Copyright/MoD 2016. This document is the property of Her Britannic Majesty's Government. The text in this
document (excluding the Departmental logo) may be reproduced for use by Government employees for Ministry of Defence
business, providing it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context. Crown copyright material may not be
used or reproduced for any other purpose without first obtaining permission from DIPR, MoD Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34
8JH. This permission will be in the form of a copyright licence and may require the payment of a licence fee.
THE UNAUTHORISED RETENTION OR DESTRUCTION OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE AN OFFENCE UNDER THE
OFFICIAL SECRETS ACTS OF 1911-1989.
CONDITIONS OF RELEASE
This information is released by the United Kingdom Government to the recipient Government for Defence purposes only.
This information must be afforded the same degree of protection as that afforded to information of an equivalent classification
originated by the recipient Government or as required by the recipient Government's National Security regulations.
This information may be disclosed only within the Defence Departments of the recipient Government except as otherwise
authorised by the UK Ministry of Defence.
This information is subject to UK MOD Crown Copyright, it may also be covered by privately owned copyright. Therefore, no
part of this publication may be reproduced, used commercially, adapted or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior permission of the publishing authority identified on page ii.
By Command of the Defence Council
Second Sea Lord
i
June 2016 Version 3
BRd 3(1)
SPONSOR INFORMATION
This publication is sponsored by Commodore Naval Personnel Strategy (CNPS); editorial
control is delegated to the Sponsor Desk Officer whose details are below.
Individual Parts and Chapters of the publication have designated Points of Contact (POC), to
whom all proposals for amendment of that Part should be sent. There is a list of of Points of
Contact and their contact details may be accessed via a link on the homepage. In case of
doubt, the Editor (details below) should be contacted.
All general correspondence - not including proposals for change - concerning this publication
is to be forwarded to:
OIC Navy Publications and Graphics Organisation
Pepys Building
HMS COLLINGWOOD
FAREHAM
Hants
PO14 1AS
The officer exercising editorial control over this publication (The Editor, acting on behalf of the
Sponsor) is:
Cdr M A K Cropper, RN
CNPS BR 3 Editor
Navy Command Headquarters
MP3-1
Leach Building
Whale Island
Portsmouth
PO2 8BY
Tel: Mil: 93832 5832
BT: 023 9262 5832
Dii email: NAVY PERS-BR3 EDITOR SO1
External email: [email protected]
ii
June 2016 Version 3
BRd 3(1)
EQUALITY ANALYSIS
The policy in BR 3(1) has been subject to Equality Analysis (EA) in accordance with
Departmental policy. Chapter POCs are responsible for conducting EA on any new policy
which affects the employment of personnel in order to ensure that it does not have a
disproportionate impact on those in the Protected Characteristic groups. A copy of the
completed EA Template is to be retained by the POC. The Template is at:
http://defenceintranet.diif.r.mil.uk/Organisations/Orgs/HOCS/Organisations/Orgs/DBS/
PeopleServices/DiversityandEmployeeRelations/EqualityandDiversity/Pages/
EqualityAnalysis-GuidanceandTemplate.aspx
© UK MOD Crown Copyright 2016
CONVENTIONS
The following conventions are used throughout this publication
WARNINGS
AN OPERATING PROCEDURE, PRACTICE, OR CONDITION THAT MAY
RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH IF NOT CAREFULLY OBSERVED OR
FOLLOWED
CAUTION
An operating procedure, practice, or condition that may result in
equipment damage if not carefully observed or followed
Note. An operating procedure, practice, or condition that is essential to
emphasise
Hyperlinks within chapters/annexes will work in this publication although links
outside the chapter/annex are not provided due to web browser limitations.
When this icon is observed, visit the publication’s Home Page to access files
of interest. Files are available under the following Home Page buttons:
Forms, Video, Sound.
iii
June 2016 Version 3
BRd 3(1)
RECORD OF CONFIGURATION CONTROL
Authored by
Checked by
Approved by
Edition/Change:
Name:
Cdr M Cropper
Name:
Cdr M Cropper
Name:
Cdr M Cropper
October 2015
Tally:
NAVY PERS-BR3 EDITOR
SO1
Tally:
NAVY PERS-BR3 EDITOR
SO1
Tally:
NAVY PERS-BR3 EDITOR
SO1
Signature:
Signed on File Copy
Signature:
Signed on File Copy
Signature:
Signed on File Copy
Date:
9 October 2015
Date:
30 October 2015
Date:
30 October 2015
Date of edition/ change:
16 October 2015
The classification of this publication has been reviewed by the Desk Officer to reflect the new
Government Security Classifications iaw JSP 440 Part 4 Section 1 Chapter 1.
Name: Cdr M Cropper
Signed: Signed on file copy
Date: 9 October 2015
Edition/Change:
Name:
Cdr M Cropper
Name:
Cdr M Cropper
Name:
Cdr M Cropper
February 2016
Tally:
NAVY PERS-BR3 EDITOR
SO1
Tally:
NAVY PERS-BR3 EDITOR
SO1
Tally:
NAVY PERS-BR3 EDITOR
SO1
Signature:
Signed on File Copy
Signature:
Signed on File Copy
Signature:
Signed on File Copy
Date:
25 February 2016
Date:
25 February 2016
Date:
25 February 2016
Edition/Change:
Name:
Cdr M A K Cropper
Name:
Cdr M A K Cropper
Name:
Cdr M A K Cropper
June 2016
Date of edition/ change:
Tally:
NAVY PERS-BR3 EDITOR
SO1
Tally:
NAVY PERS-BR3 EDITOR
SO1
Tally:
NAVY PERS-BR3 EDITOR
SO1
Version 1
Signature:
Signed on File Copy
Signature:
Signed on File Copy
Signature:
Signed on File Copy
Date:
17 May 2016
Date:
30 June 2016
Date:
30 June 2016
Edition:
Name:
Cdr M A K Cropper
Name:
Cdr M A K Cropper
Name:
Cdr M A K Cropper
June 2016
Tally:
NAVY PERS-BR3 EDITOR
SO1
Tally:
NAVY PERS-BR3 EDITOR
SO1
Tally:
NAVY PERS-BR3 EDITOR
SO1
Signature:
Signed on File Copy
Signature:
Signed on File Copy
Signature:
Signed on File Copy
Date:
30 September 2016
Date:
30 September 2016
Date:
30 September 2016
Edition/Change:
Name:
Cdr M A K Cropper
Name:
Cdr M A K Cropper
Name:
Cdr M A K Cropper
June 2016
Date of edition/ change:
Tally:
NAVY PERS-BR3 EDITOR
SO1
Tally:
NAVY PERS-BR3 EDITOR
SO1
Tally:
NAVY PERS-BR3 EDITOR
SO1
Version 3
Signature:
Signed on File Copy
Signature:
Signed on File Copy
Signature:
Signed on File Copy
Date:
31 October 2016
Date:
31 October 2016
Date:
31 October 2016
Date of edition/ change:
25 February 2016
Version:
Version 2
iv
June 2016 Version 3
BRd 3(1)
PROPOSALS FOR CHANGES
Proposals for Changes (Forms)
Each Chapter has a Point of Contact (POC) Subject Matter Expert who is accountable to their
OF5 (or equivalent, or above) for the accuracy of their Chapter.
Proposals for Change, using the form accessed via the home page, are to be forwarded to the
appropriate POC in the list of Points of Contact for the particular Chapter affected. If using the
Email button on the form, insert the email address of the relevant Chapter POC. If in doubt,
forward a copy of the form to the Editor addressee listed on Page ii.
POCs forward collated proposals for change to the BRd 3 Editor for approval by the Sponsor
and subsequent publication. For all policy changes implemented prior to inclusion in the next
edition of BRd 3(1), the POC for the Chapter concerned is to ensure that the change has been
promulgated to all who could be affected. A Summary of Changes is published with each new
Edition of BRd 3(1).
v
June 2016 Version 3
BRd 3(1)
PREFACE
1. This Naval Book of Reference (BR) exists in electronic form only. The complete hardcopy
publication is very large. Any printed extracts may become invalid after they are printed.
2.
How to use this BR
Reference to external material within the BR are listed throughout, these can be accessed
via the users internet/intranet access platform, where relevant permissions apply. The BR can
be searched in 2 ways: by using the Search (binoculars) button in the File Toolbar to search
within an open Chapter, or by looking in the Contects list for a open Chapter - clicking on the
selected paragraph will take the reader to the paragraph in question.
3.
Aim
The aim of this publication is threefold: to define PPO Regulations and policy; to lay down
doctrine on processes; and to provide guidance to all involved in this complex subject.
4.
Scope
BR 3 covers the whole of the Naval Service (which is referred to as the Royal Navy in its
logo and in external public relations material), including Officers, Ratings and RM Other Ranks
(RMOR). BR 3 Volume 1 (BR 3(1)) covers the Royal Navy (RN), Royal Marines (RM), Queen
Alexandra’s Royal Naval Nursing Service (QARNNS, which is a part of the RN), Family Service
(FS, which is a Branch in the RN) and, for elements of recruiting and training only, Royal Fleet
Auxiliary (RFA). BR 3 Volume 2 (BR 3(2) cover the Royal Naval Reserve (RNR), Royal Fleet
Reserve (RFR), Royal Marines Reserve (RMR), Naval Careers Service (CS) and University
Royal Naval Units (URNUs).
5.
Concept and Development
The concept and development of BR 3(1) was implemented progressively under a DNPS
project conceived and delivered by Commander P J Hughes, LVO, Royal Navy, which
completed in April 2011. BR 3(1) supersedes the following publications: BRs 14, 60, 60A, 61,
63, 63A, 64, 81, 689, 1066, 1992, 4017, 8373, 8588 and 8748; and PLAGOs.
6.
Structure of BR 3
BR 3 is structured in two Volumes, Volume 1 covering the Regular Service and Volume 2
- which is a separate, stand-alone publication - covering the Reserves (see para 4 above for
scope of these terms). Following the Preliminary Pages, which incorporate a List of
Abbreviations and Glossary of Terms, BR 3(1) is comprised of the following parts:
a. Part 1 (Personnel Management Organisation and Strategy). Part 1 summarises
the organisation of Naval Personnel Management, outlines how the overall process
works, and shows the linkages between the individual components of the process.
Details of each component are provided in the subsequent Parts.
vi
June 2016 Version 3
BRd 3(1)
b. Part 2 (Establishment Administration). Part 2 explains how the total demand for
trained Naval personnel today and in the future is defined in Establishment Lists. It lays
down policy and practice and gives rules, guidance and limitations on the formulation and
change of Establishment Lists.
c. Part 3 (Personnel Planning and Costing). Part 3 outlines how Naval personnel
planning is conducted, drawing on the personnel Planning Liability that is derived from
summations of Naval positions in Establishment Lists and subsequent adjustments. It
also gives a brief insight to personnel costing.
d.
Part 4 (Recruiting). Part 4 explains recruiting policy and processes.
e. Part 5 (Life Management). Part 5 covers policies on discipline and the
administration, welfare and well-being of individual Service personnel, including the
Divisional and Regimental System.
f. Part 6 (Uniform Regulations). Part 6 provides the necessary direction for the
wearing of uniform dress by RN, RM, Maritime Reserves, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Naval
Retail Staff and Royal Corps of Naval Constructors.
g. Part 7 (Career Structures). Part 7 shows how an individual’s careers may be shaped
and managed over the full time span of commitment to the Service, including
Commissions, Careers, Engagements, associated Terms and Conditions of Service, the
assignment process (including for augmentation and in response to crisis), Career &
Branch Management and Security Vetting policy.
h. Part 8 (Promotions). Part 8 covers Officer and Ratings’/RMOR’s Promotions policy
and processes.
i. Part 9 (Individual Training, Education and Resettlement Policy). Part 9 outlines
the policies under which Naval Individual Training, Education, Lifelong Learning and
Resettlement is conducted. It does not cover the detail of the training delivery process.
j. Part 10 (Recall Reserve and Naval Cadet Forces). Part 10 describes policy for the
Recall Reserve and organisation of Naval Cadet Forces.
7.
Terminology
Considerable effort has been put into standardising terminology used in the Naval
Service. Terms used are in accordance with those included in the tri-Service Manpower
Lexicon in JSP 755. Some terms, primarily where not covered in JSP 755, are given in the
Glossary. Terminology is always evolving. Examples of changes already widely (but not
exhaustively) incorporated include: Liability in place of Requirement; Unit Establishment (List)
in place of (Scheme of) Complement, Position in place of Billet or Post; and Assignment in
place of Appointing and Drafting. Some personnel management terminology is quite
specialised so, to improve readability, the use of ‘Plain English’ has been maximised.
Common abbreviations are used widely (as defined in the List of Abbreviations) and personnel
groups have usually been identified explicitly; less common terms have often been given in full.
Unless stated otherwise, the following assumptions should be recognised when specific terms
are used:
vii
June 2016 Version 3
BRd 3(1)
a. ‘Naval’ refers to the Naval Service as a whole, but not all policy or guidance applies
to the Maritime Reserves.
b.
‘Ratings’ also includes RMOR, except where stated;
c. ‘Ships’ also include Submarines, Mine Countermeasures, Fishery Protection and
Patrol Boat Vessels.
d. ‘Units’ generally refers to deployable organisations that have their own Establishment
List.
e. RN Ranks (which includes Rates) encompass RM and QARNNS equivalents. (An
equivalent rank table is placed later in these Preliminary Pages).
f. In rare cases where a gender-neutral expression is not readily available, male
terminology also includes female, except where explicit within the text (such as when
referring to Royal Marines GS personnel).
8.
Associated Information
In order to minimise duplication, references are provided to associated subjects and
areas of activity. Furthermore, in view of the relatively frequent changes to policy and
processes, it is essential that recent DINs and RNTMs are also scrutinised. The following, not
connected by links, are key sources of related information:
a. Other Regulations. The following publications continue to provide the authoritative
source of information, but some or all may in due course be superseded by incorporation
into BR 3(1):
(1) BR 8374. BR 8374 provides policy and guidance on officers’ training, from new
entry, through branch specific career training courses, to broadening staff courses
etc.
(2) Maritime Reserves. The policy, Instructions and Guidance on Maritime
Reserves (RNR and RMR) in BR 3(2) are governed by the provisions of the Reserve
Forces Act 1996 (RFA 96). Policy dictated by RFA 96 may not be altered without
approval of the Admiralty Board of the Defence Council. Any queries concerning
current policy should be referred to CNPS.
b.
Mobilisation and Naval Augmentation
(1) JSP 753. JSP 753 gives the tri-Service Regulations on Mobilisation.
(2) BR 3162. BR 3162 - Instructions for the Redeployment, Mobilisation and
Demobilisation of Personnel in Crisis and War - is obsolescent but remains a source
of Naval information in the event of full scale mass mobilisation.
c. JPA Desk Manual. The JPA Desk Manual contains Business Process Guides, with
procedures and references. It gives assistance in common JPA System activities through
JPA Navigations.
viii
June 2016 Version 3
BRd 3(1)
d. JSP 462 Chapters 5 and 7. Chapters 5 and 7 of JSP 462 (Financial Management
Policy Manual) describe, respectively, the system of delegation of control of costs in
Defence; and the roles and responsibilities of budget holders and other MOD authorities.
e. JSPs 751-761. JSPs 751-761 are tri-Service regulations, policies and procedures
governing the following subjects:
(1) JSP 752. Regulations for Allowances.
(2) JSP 754. Regulations for Pay and Charges.
(3) JSP 755. Positions and Assignments Instructions, which also includes a
Lexicon of Personnel terms.
(4) JSP 757. Guidance for Appraisal Reporting.
(5) JSP 759. Developing and Naming Competencies.
(6) JSP 760. Regulations for Leave and Other Types of Absence.
(7) JSP 761. Honours and Awards in the Armed Forces.
f. Army Equivalent Publications. Army equivalent publications are found on the
Defence Intranet under Ministry of Defence | Army | Reference | Publications, notably
AGAI (Army General and Administrative Instructions).
g. RAF Equivalent Publications. RAF equivalent publications are found on the
Defence Intranet under Ministry of Defence | Royal Air Force | Reference | Publications,
notably AP3376 (Trade Structure of the RAF), AP3379 (RAF Manual of Training), AP
3390 (RAF Manpower Establishments and Manpower Scales), AP3391 (RAF Manual of
Recruiting and Selection), AP3392 (RAF Manual of Personnel Administration), and
AP3393 (RAF Officer Commissioning and Terms of Service).
ix
June 2016 Version 3
BRd 3(1)
CONTENTS
PRELIMINARY PAGES
PART 1 - PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION AND STRATEGY
Chapter 1
Personnel Management Organisation and Strategy
PART 2 - ESTABLISHMENTS ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 2
Establishments Administration
PART 3 - PERSONNEL PLANNING AND COSTING
Chapter 3
Personnel Planning and Costing
PART 4 - RECRUITING
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Introduction and Overview
Careers Counselling
Service Constraints
Basic Eligibility and Entry Standards
Testing Processes
Ratings and Other Ranks Selection Processes
Officer Selection Processes
Entering the Naval Service
Re-Entering the Naval Service
Transferring into the Naval Service
RFA Recruiting Processes
Sponsorship
Recruiting Glossary
Spare
Spare
Spare
PART 5 - LIFE MANAGEMENT
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
x
June 2016 Version 3
Discipline Policy and Processes
The Divisional and Regimental System
Personnel Functional Standards
Representations and Complaints
Welfare
Service Accommodation
Leave, Absence and Separated Service
Pay and Allowances, Pensions and Terminal Benefits
Medical and Dental Care
Physical Development
Diversity and Inclusion
Religion and Belief
Service Funds, Charities and Associated Organisations
Naval Service Recovery Pathway Policy
BRd 3(1)
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
The Management of Operational Stress for Member of the Naval
Service and Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA)
Maternity, Paternity and Adoption - Management and Care of Personnel
Spare
PART 6 - UNIFORM REGULATIONS
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Uniform - Introduction and Organisation
Policy and Appearance
Royal Navy Officers and Ratings
Royal Marines Officers and Other Ranks
Royal Fleet Auxiliary Officers, Ratings and STO(N) Personnel Serving
in RFAs
Civilian Personnel Embarked in Maritime Units Afloat
Joint Service Dress Tables
Orders and Decorations, Medals and Medal Ribbons
Maritime Reserves Uniform Regulations
Royal Corps of Naval Constructors
Spare
PART 7 - CAREER STRUCTURES
Chapter 48
Chapter 49
Chapter 50
Chapter 51
Chapter 52
Chapter 53
Chapter 54
Chapter 55
Chapter 56
Chapter 57
Chapter 58
Chapter 59
Chapter 60
Chapter 61
Chapter 62
Chapter 63
Chapter 64
Entry and Re-Entry to the Naval Service
Further Commissions and Careers in the Naval Service
Promotion to Officer by Ratings and Other Ranks
Branch and Specialisation Transfers
“Transfers" from the Naval Service to Another Service
Return of Service
Leaving the Service
Personal Injury Litigation Casework
Spare
Appraisal and Warnings
Management of Career
Assignment Principles
Specific Types of Assignment
Assignment Process
Branch Structures and Branch Management
Security Vetting Policy
Spare
PART 8 - PROMOTION
Chapter 65
Chapter 66
Chapter 67
Chapter 68
Chapter 69
Chapter 70
Chapter 71
Chapter 72
Promotion Policy - General
Officer Promotions
Ratings Policy - Selective Promotion
Ratings Policy - Non-Selective Promotion (Advancement)
Ratings Policy - General Promotion Issues
Ratings Policy - Re-Promotion after Disrating and Reversion
Spare
Spare
xi
June 2016 Version 3
BRd 3(1)
Chapter 73
Chapter 74
Chapter 75
Chapter 76
Chapter 77
Chapter 78
Chapter 79
Chapter 80
Chapter 81
Chapter 82
Chapter 83
Chapter 84
Chapter 85
Chapter 86
Chapter 87
Chapter 88
Chapter 89
Chapter 90
Chapter 91
Chapter 92
Chapter 93
Chapter 94
Ratings Policy - Loans to and from Commonwealth Navies
Engineering Branch - Marine Engineering
Engineering Branch - Weapons Engineering
Engineering Branch - Air Engineering
Warfare Branch
Warfare Branch - Diver
Warfare Branch - Submarine Service
Warfare Branch - Royal Navy Police
Warfare Branch - Fleet Air Arm
Warfare Branch - Physical Training
Warfare Branch - Coxswain (Submarine)
Warfare Branch - Communications Technician
Logistics Branch
Logistics Branch - Family Service Specialisation
Medical Branch - Medical Assistant and Technician
Medical Branch - Dental Hygienist and Dental Nurse
Medical Branch - Queen Alexandra Royal Naval Nursing Service
Engineering Branch - Education and Training Support
Royal Marines Other Ranks Promotion
Warfare Branch - Photographer
Spare
Spare
PART 9 - INDIVIDUAL TRAINING, EDUCATION AND RESETTLEMENT POLICY
Chapter 95
Chapter 96
Chapter 97
Chapter 98
Chapter 99
Chapter 100
Individual Training
Education, Lifelong Learning and Resettlement
Spare
Spare
Spare
Spare
PART 10 - RECALL RESERVE AND NAVAL CADET FORCES
Chapter 101
Chapter 102
xii
June 2016 Version 3
Recall Reserves
Navy Cadet Forces
BRd 3(1)
EQUIVALENT RANKS TABLE (from JSP 752, JSP 754 and BR2 (QRRN))
NATO
CODE
ROYAL NAVY
inc QARNNSa
OF 9
OF 8
Admiral of the
Fleet*
Admiral
Vice Admiral
OF 7
OF 10b
ROYAL
MARINES
-
ARMY
Field Marshal
ROYAL AIR
FORCE
Marshal of the
Royal Air Force
Air Chief Marshal
Air Marshal
Rear Admiral
General
Lieutenant
General
Major General
General
Lieutenant
General
Major General
Air Vice-Marshal
OF 6
Commodore
Brigadier
Brigadier
Air Commodore
OF 5
Captain
Colonel
OF 4
Commander
OF 3
OF 2
Lieutenant
Commander
Lieutenant
OF 1
Sub Lieutenant
Group Captain
Lieutenant Colonel Lieutenant
Colonel
Major
Major
Wing Commander
Band C1
Squadron Leader
Band C2
Captain
Captain
Flight Lieutenant
Band D
Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Flying Officer
Second
Lieutenant
Pilot Officer
Acting Pilot Officer
(junior to Army
equivalent)
Warrant Officer
Master Aircrew
-
-
Colonel
Warrant Officer,
Class 1
Warrant Officer,
Class 1
OR 8
Warrant Officer,
Class 2
Warrant Officer,
Class 2
Warrant Officer,
Class 2
OR 7
Chief Petty Officer Colour Sergeant
Master at Arms
Staff Corporal
Staff Sergeant
Flight Sergeant
Chief Technician
OR 5/6
Petty Officer
Sergeant
Sergeant
OR 4
Leading Hand
Corporal
Sergeant
Corporal of Horse
Corporal
Bombardier
Lance Corporal
Lance Bombardier
Private Class 1- 3
however
described, e.g.
Driver, Trooper,
Ranger, Sapper
OR 3
OR 2
Able Rate 1
Lance Corporal
Marine
Able Rate 2
OR 1
PUS
2nd PUS
SCS Pay
Band 3
SCS Pay
Band 2
SCS Pay
Band 1
Band B1
Band B2
Midshipman
(both junior to
Army & RAF
equivalents)
Warrant Officer,
Class 1
OR9
CIVILIAN
STAFF
-
Private Class 4
-
-
E1
Corporal
Lance Corporal
(RAF Regt only)
Junior Technician
Senior/Leading
Aircraftman
Aircraftman
-
Chaplain equivalents are shown in the similar table in JSP 752 Para 01.0245.
a. In the performance of their duties in wards etc., nursing personnel are to use professional
titles, e.g. Nurse, Sister (Charge Nurse in respect of male nurses), Senior Sister, Matron, etc.
b. Promotion to Admiral of the Fleet, Field Marshal and Marshal of the Royal Air Force is held
in abeyance in peacetime.
Chaplain equivalents are shown in the similar table in JSP 752 Para 01.0245.
xiii
June 2016 Version 3
BRd 3(1)
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
For a list of acronyms for Naval Branches and Specialisations, see Annex 1A to Part 1. For a
Glossary of terms and abbreviations used in Naval Recruiting see Chapter 16. The Relative
Rates Table, which gives acronyms and full titles of all Ranks and Rates in each Specialisation
is at Annex 65A.
2OE
Second Open Engagement (obsolescent)
A
AAO
ACAS
ACGS
ACLO
ACMP
ACNS
ACNS(Pers)
ACOS
ACOS(RP)
ACSC
ADC
AFA
AFCEI
AFCO
AFCO ME
AFOPS
AFPRB
AFPS
AG
AHR
AIB
AIP
AMP
AMS
AP
ARC
AT
ATL
AUN
Accused’s Assisting Officer
Assistant Chief of the Air Staff
Assistant Chief of the General Staff
Area Careers Liaison Officer
Augmentation & Crisis Manpower Planning
Assistant Chief of Naval Staff
Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Personnel) (also see NavSec)
Assistant Chief of Staff
ACOS Resources and Plans
Advanced Command and Staff Course
Additional Duties Commitment (a form of part time Reserve Service)
Armed Forces Act
Armed Forces Careers Enquiry Interview
Armed Forces Careers Office
AFCO Medical Examiner
Armed Forces Overarching Personnel Strategy
Armed Forces Pay Review Body
Armed Forces Pension Scheme
Adjutant General (Army PPO)
Acting Higher Rank/Rate
Admiralty Interview Board
Accelerated Incremental Progression
Air Member for personnel (RAF PPO)
Acquisition Management System
Accounting Period
Area Redeployment Centre
Adventurous Training
Above the Line
Authorised Numbers
B
BC
BD
BM
BLB/BLBH
BPSS
BR 2
BR 60
BR 61
BR 63
xiv
June 2016 Version 3
Business Case
Branch Designator
Branch Manager
Base Level Budget/BLB Holder
Baseline Personnel Security Standard
Queen's Regulations for the Royal Navy
Regulations for the Royal Naval Reserven (repealed)
Regulations for the Royal Fleet Reserve and Recall Reserve (repealed)
Regulations for the Royal Marines Reserve (repealed)
BRd 3(1)
BR 64
BR 3162
BR 8374
BRNC
BS
BT
BTL
Regulations for the Naval and Marines Reserve (repealed)
Redeployment, Mobilisation and Demobilisation
Officers’ Training Regulations
Britannia Royal Naval College
Branch Structures
Branch Transfer
Below the Line
C
CA
CADMID
CAPPS
CBRN
CC
CCS
CE
CEB
CJO
CM
CM
CMC
Management Cell
CMF/CMFM
CMR
CMRTM
CMS
CMT
CNLS
CNP&T
CNPers
CNPS
CNR
CO
COEIA
CONEMP
CONUSE
COO
COTF
CPF
CPD
CR
CRB
CRD
CRFAL
CRP
CS
CSA
CTCRM
CVS
CVF
CWO
Careers Advisor
Concept/Assessment/Demonstration/Manufacture/In-Service/Disposal
Common Assignments
Chemical, Biological, Radiation & Nuclear
Career Commission;Corps Commission (RM);Career Check
Career Commission Stage
Commission Extension
Customer Executive Board
Chief of Joint Operations
Capability Managers (Naval Reserves only)
Career Manager
Contingency Mobilisation Centre/Crisis Management Centre/Career
Costed Manning Forecast/CMF Model
Commander Maritime Reserves
CMR Temporary Memorandum
Core Maritime (or Military) Skills
College of Management and Technology
Commodore Naval Legal Services
Chief of Naval Personnel and Training
Commodore Naval Personnel
Commodore Naval Personnel Strategy
Captain Naval Recruiting
Commanding Officer
Combined Operational Effectiveness Investment Appraisal
Concept of Employment (of an operational system)
Concept of Use (of an operational system)
Cost of Ownership
Chaplain of the Fleet
Change Proposal Form
Common Promotion Date
Compensating Reduction
Criminal Records Bureau (Obsolete, see DBS)
Common Reporting Date
Compulsory Removal from Active List
Customer Response Process (recruitment)
(Naval) Careers Service
Customer Supplier Agreement
Commando Training Centre Royal Marines
Carrier Vessel Strike
Carrier Vessel Future
(Navy) Command Warrant Officer
xv
June 2016 Version 3
BRd 3(1)
D
DA
DAC
DACOS
DASA/DASA(N)
DB
DBS
DCDS
DCDS(P&T)
DCMC
DCMT
DCSA
DD/FF
DE
DE&S
DGMO
DHG
DII
DIN
DITC
DLO
DLOD
DLP
DO
DOE
DP
DPA
DSAT
DS(N)
DSP
Dstl
DTE
DTOEES
DTR
DTUS
DV
DVA
Dormant Appointment
Defence Augmentation Cell
Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff
Defence Analytical Services and Advice/DASA(Navy)(obselete, see DS(N))
Defence Board
Disclosure & Barring Service / Defence Business Services
Deputy Chief of Defence Staff
DCDS Personnel and Training
Defence Crisis Management Centre
Defence College of Management and Technology (Shrivenham)
Defence Communication Services Agency
Destroyer/Frigate
Direct Entry
Defence Equipment and Support
Director General Management & Organisation
Defence Hospital Group
Defence Information Infrastructure
Defence Instructions and Notices
Directorate for Individual Training Capability
Defence Logistics Organisation
Defence Lines of Development
Defence Learning Portal
Divisional Officer
Defence Operations Executive
Defence Programme
Defence Planning Assumptions/Data Protection Act
Defence Systems Approach to Training
Defence Statistics (Navy)
Defence Strategic Plan
Defence Science and Technology Laboratories
Defence Training Establishments
Defence Technical Officer and Engineer Entry Scheme
Defence Training Review
Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme
Developed Vetting
Defence Vetting Agency
E
E
EA
EAF
EC
ECC
EFQM
EMF
EN
EOS
ERC
ERO
xvi
June 2016 Version 3
Engineering
Executive Assistant or Establishment Administrator
Establishment Amendment Form
Extended Career
Equipment Capability Customer
European Foundation for Quality Management
Embarked Military Force
Employer Notification
Extension of Service
Education and Resettlement Centre
Education and Resettlement Officer
BRd 3(1)
ES
ESS
ET
EWO
Engagement Stage
Engineering Sponsorship Scheme (superseded by DTUS)
Early Termination (of Service)
Establishment Warrant Officer
F
FAA
FATs
FBNW
FC
FCS
FD(N)
FE
FEMO
FLC
FMC
FN
FNV
FNOC
FOC
FOO
FORes
FOSNI
FOST
FRI
FS
FSC
FSD/A
FSL
FTR
FTRS(FC/LC/HC)
Fleet Air Arm
Flying Aptitude Tests
(Fitted) For But Not With
Full Career
Full Commission Stage
Finance Director (Navy)
Functional Employer
Final Examining Medical Officer (recruitment)
Front Line Commander
Finance & Military Capability (Fin Mil Cap)
Future Navy
Future Navy Vision
Future Navy Operational Concept
Full Operating Capability/First of Class
Forecast of Outturn
Flag Officer Reserves
Flag Officer Scotland and Northern Ireland
Flag Officer Sea Training
Financial Retention Incentive
Family Services
Future Surface Combatant
First Sea Draft/Assignment
Foreign Service Leave
Fit to Receive
Full Time Reserve Service (Full/Limited/Home Commitment)
G
GB
GCB
GCHQ
GS
GSP
GTS
General Billet
Good Conduct Badge
Government Communications Headquarters
General Service
Geographic Squad Pooling
Gains to Trained Strength
H
HA
HMS
HOD
HR
HRR
Higher Authority
Her Majesty’s Ship
Head of Department/Division
Human Resources
High Readiness Reserve
xvii
June 2016 Version 3
BRd 3(1)
I
IBD
ICR
ICS
ICSC
IDPA
IG
IIP
ILC
INM
IPT
IOC
IS
ISD
IT
ITEA/P
ITP
IY
Incremental Basic Date
Initial Career Reporting
Initial Commission Stage
Initial Command and Staff Course
Interim Defence Planning Assumptions
Initial Gate (in Acquisition)
Investors in People
Interactive Learning Centre
Institute of Naval Medicine
Integrated Project Team
Initial Operating Capability
Information System
In Service Date
Information Technology
Integrated Test, Evaluation and Acceptance/Plan
Initial Training Pipeline
In-Year
J
JFAG
JMES
JOFB
JPA
JR
JSP
JSU
Joint Force Air Group
Joint Medical Employment Standard
Junior Officers Fleet Board
Joint Personnel Administration
Junior Rate (Royal Navy)
Joint Service Publication
Joint Support Unit
K
KPI
KUR
Key Performance Indicator
Key User Requirement
L
L
LANTERN
LFS
LoD
LOS
LOV
LPD
LPH
LS
LSSA
LSSB
xviii
June 2016 Version 3
Logistics
Literacy and Numeracy Testing and Education in the Royal Navy
Local Foreign Service
Line of Development
Length of Service
List of Values
Landing Platform Dock
Landing Platform Helicopter
Liability Substitution
Longer Separated Service Allowance
Long Service at Sea Bonus
BRd 3(1)
M
MA
MAA
MC of OC
MCA
MCE
MCMV
MDG(N)
ME
MFD
MG
MO
MoD
MPAR
MSFT
MTA
MTD
MTM
MTS
MUSA
MWV
Margin Area/Military Assistant
Minor Administration Action
Moral Component of Operation Capability
Manpower Control Authority
Manpower Control Establishment
Mine Countermeasures Vessel
Medical Director General (Navy)
Marine Engineering
Medically Fully Deployable
Management Group/Main Gate (in Acquisition)
Medical Officer
Ministry of Defence
Mid-Period Appraisal Review
Multi-Stage Fitness Test
Minimum Time Ashore (obsolete)
Man Training Days
Manning and Training Margin
Minimum Time to Serve
Married Unaccompanied Service Allowance
Minor War Vessel
N
NA
NAMET
NAVB
NavSec
NBC
NBPCP
NCXT
NETE
NETS
NFGP
NGO
NGT
NMC
NMCWG
NMMIS
NMR
NMRSM
NO
NOK
NPFS
NPGO
NPP
NPS
NPT
NRC
NS
Naval Assistant
Naval Mathematics and English Test (obsolescent)
Navy Board
Naval Secretary (see ACNS(Pers))
Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (obsolete, see CBRN)
Navy Board Personnel Change Programme
Navy Command Executive Team
New Entry Training Establishment
Naval Education Training and Skills
Naval Force Generation Plan
Non-Governmental Organisation
Naval General Training
Nursing Midwifery Council
Naval Manpower Coordination Working Group
Naval Manpower Management Information System (obsolete)
Naval Manpower Requirement/Naval Manning Review
Naval Manpower Requirement Sustainability Model
Nursing Officer
Next of Kin
Naval Personal and Family Service (obsolete, see RNRMW)
Navy Publications and Graphics Organisation
Navy Performance Plan
Naval Personnel Strategy
Naval Personnel Team
Naval Regional Commanders
Naval Service
xix
June 2016 Version 3
BRd 3(1)
NSMBOS
NSMEB
NSP
NST
NVQ
Naval Service Medical Board of Survey
Naval Service Medical Employability Board
Naval Strategic Plan
Naval Swimming Test
National Vocational Qualification
O
OC
OCT
OCLC
OGD
OIF
OJAR
OPS
OR
OTA
OTR
P
PDev
PEd
PFS
PJHQ
PJFT
PJT
PMU
POC
POC
POC
POTL
PPLAN
PPO
PQ
PQC
PQE
PR
PRMC
PRT
PSA
PUS
PVR
Q
QARNNS
QB
QELR
QEWO
QRRN
QVRM
xx
June 2016 Version 3
Operational Capability
OC Training
Officer Careers Liaison Centre
Other Government Department
Officer Information Form
Officers Joint Appraisal Report
Operational Performance Statement
Other Rank (Royal Marines)
Operational Tasking Authority
Operational Task Requirement
Physical Development
Physical Education
Personnel Functional Standards
Permanent Joint Headquarters
Pre-Joining Fitness Test
Pre-Joining Training
Permanently Medically Unfit
Point of Contact
Potential Officer Candidates (AIB process)
Potential Officers' Course (RM/RMR selection process)
Post Operational Tour Leave
Personnel Planning
Principal Personnel Officer
Professional Qualification
Professional Qualifying Course
Professional Qualifying Examination
Planning Round
Potential Royal Marines Course
Pre-enquiry Recruiting Testing
Public Sector Agreement
Permanent Under Secretary
Premature Voluntary Release (obsolete, see VO & ET)
Queen Alexandra’s Royal Naval Nursing Service
Quarter Bill
Qualified Educationally for the Leading Rate
Qualified Educationally for Warrant Officer
Queen's Regulations for the Royal Navy (BR2)
Queen's Volunteer Reserve Medal
BRd 3(1)
R
R[No.]
(R)
RAMS
RCMA
RCR
REQM
RFA
RFA96
RFAL
RFR
RM
RMOR
RMR
RN
RNAS
RNFT
RNR
RNRDB
RNRMC
RNRMW
RNTM
RP
RR
RT
RTC
S
SC
SEP
SED
SFA
SGL
SIP
SITP
SJAR
SLA
SM
SME
SNBC
SNCO
SNLR
SOTR
SOTT
SP
SPP
SPPR
SPVA
SQ
SQEP
Readiness State [eg. R2]
(Reserve)
Redeployment and Mobilisation System
Regional Career Management Advisor
Resource Change Request
Requirements Manager (obsolete, see BM)
Royal Fleet Auxiliary
Reserve Forces Act 1996
Removed from Active List
Royal Fleet Reserve
Royal Marines
RM Other Rank
Royal Marines Reserve
Royal Navy
Royal Naval Air Station
RN Fitness Test
Royal Naval Reserve
RNR Data Base
Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity
Royal Navy and Royal Marines Welfare
Royal Naval Temporary Memorandum
Resource and Programmes
Recall Reserve
Recruiting Test; Remedial Training
Reserve Training Centre (obsolete term)
Security Clearance
Sustainable Experience Profile
Streamlined Eligibility Date
Service Families Accommodation
Sea-Goer’s Leave
Suspended Incremental Progression
Standard Initial Training Period
Service Joint Appraisal Report
Single Living Accommodation
Submarine
Subject Matter Expert
Sub Navy Board Committee
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (Royal Marines)
(Discharge) Service No Longer Required
Statement of Trained Requirement
Statement of Training Task
Service Person
Service Personnel Plan
Service Personnel Process Review
Service Personnel & Veterans Agency (obsolete, see DBS)
Specialist Qualification (Specialisation or Sub Specialisation)
Suitability Qualified and Experienced Personnel
xxi
June 2016 Version 3
BRd 3(1)
SR
SR
SRP
SSDI
SSSC
SST
STB
STCW
STP
SUY
T
T&S
TACOS
TAFMIS
TB
TCOS
TCSSE
TDA
TLB/TLBH
TM
TMU
TNA
TOS
TP
TrAD
TS
TX
U
U18
UCAS
UEA
UEL
UGAS
UIN
UoPDS
UPL
UPO
URD
URNU
UTS
V
VCQ
VMF
VO
VRFAL
VRSM
xxii
June 2016 Version 3
Senior Rate (Royal Navy)
Sponsored Reserve
Service Review Point
Squad System Desk Instructions
Special Short Service Career
Short Stand-alone Tour
Short Term Billet (obsolete, see TP)
Standards of Training, Certification and Watch-keeping for Seafarers
Short Term Plan (obsolete, see DP)
Senior Upper Yardman
Travel and Subsistence
See TCOS
Training Administration and Finance Management Information System
Task Book
Terms and Conditions of Service
Tailored Career Short Service Engagement
Training Delivery Authorities
Top Level Budget/TLB Holder
Temporary Memorandum
Temporarily Medically Unfit
Training Needs Analysis
Terms of Service
Temporary Position
Training Authorisation Document
Trained Strength
Terminal Expiry (date) (meaning End of Naval Regular Service)
Under age 18
University and Colleges Admission Service
Unit Establishment Administrator
Unit Establishment List
Undergraduate Apprenticeship Scheme
Unit Identity Number
University of Portsmouth Degree Scheme
Unit Position List
Unit Personnel Office
User Requirements Document
University Royal Naval Unit
Untrained Strength
Volunteer Contingency Quotient
Versatile Maritime Force
Voluntary Outflow (through Notice) (see ET)
Voluntary Removal from Active List
Volunteer Reserve Service Medal
BRd 3(1)
W
W
WECK
WLC
WMO
WSB
WTC
Warfare
White Ensign Ceremonial Kit
Whole Life Costs
Waterfront Manning Office (obsolete, see CMC)
Watch & Station Bill
Waterfront Training Centre
xxiii
June 2016 Version 3
BRd 3(1)
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
(See also the tri-Service Manpower Lexicon in JSP 755)
TERM
DEFINITION
Acting Higher Rank/ A rank that is higher than a Service Person’s substantive Rank and is awarded
Rate
for a temporary period. Paid at the Acting Rank/Rate. In RM referred to as
Acting Rank.
Arm
A top level breakdown of a Service on functional grounds.
Assignment
A former, current or future allocation of a Service Person to a given Position.
Augmentation
Augmentation is the temporary re-distribution of individuals (regular, reserve or
civilian) to wherever they are needed to meet directed operational Military
Tasks and Events that cannot be achieved within peacetime establishments.
Branch
A professional functional sub-division which can be further divided into
specialisations.
Competition
Position
A Position which is filled by competition across and/or outside the Services.
Donor Position
A pre-determined and flagged Position which does not itself have a Crisis or
Exercise function and that is filled by a Service Person who may be required
for (later) Augmentation duties.
Dual Assignment
A Position which does not have a Crisis or Exercise function which is
annotated to provide its incumbent to fill a specific Position, in another Unit,
which has a Crisis or Exercise role only.
End Dated Position
A Position which counts towards Liability and which has a defined end date.
Enduring Position
A Position which counts towards Liability and which has no end date.
Establishment
An authorised account of the numbers and details of Positions in an
Organisation.
Establishment
Administration
The term used to describe the maintenance of Establishment documentation.
Hierarchy
An arrangement of Units, Organisations and/or Positions for command and
administrative purposes.
JOB
A JPA term comprising three elements: Service/Domain/Detail, which is
applied to every Position as a generic descriptor to assist Manning Authorities
in Assigning personnel appropriately.
Junior Rank/Rate/
Rating
A Service Person having a Rank up to NATO Rank OR4.
Liability
Liability refers to the requirement for specified types of trained military
personnel. A baseline ‘Service Liability’ is agreed for each of the Services
against which Manning Balance and the Public Sector Agreement is
measured. These Service Liability totals are adjusted through the
Departmental Planning process and endorsed by the Defence Board.
Local Foreign
Service
Positions in an overseas Organisation that is not classified as SEA.
Local Rank/Rate
An unpaid rank that is different to a Service Person’s substantive Rank and is
awarded for a temporary period. Paid at the substantive Rank/Rate, unless
also holding Acting Higher Rank/Rate.
xxiv
June 2016 Version 3
BRd 3(1)
TERM
DEFINITION
Manning and
Training Margin
(MTM)
The mechanism by which replacements for temporarily non-effective,
trained personnel are generated from within endorsed single-Service
resources, through personnel provision which is included within the Liability
for each Service.
Maritime Reserves
See Volunteer Reserve Forces
Naval Service
Royal Navy (which includes QARNNS, Chaplains and Family Service),
Royal Marines, Royal Fleet Reserve, Royal Naval Reserve, Royal Marines
Reserve, and Naval Careers Service.
Officer
A Service Person holding a Royal Commission.
Organisation
A discrete Service group of any size and at any level.
Other Rank
A Service Person having a Rank up to NATO Rank OR9.
Phase 1 Training
All new entry training to provide basic military skills.
Phase 2 Training
Initial individual specialisation, sub-specialisation and technical training
following Phase 1 Training prior to joining the Trained Strength.
Phase 3 Training
A period of individual training undertaken at any stage in a Serviceperson’s
career after GTS.
Planned
Augmentation
Planned Augmentation reflects a known requirement for augmentees
during times of crisis. It is reflected in Joint HQ augmentation manning lists
and as “M Role” Positions in an Establishment for a Naval Unit.
Position
Position is an authorised personnel element of an Organisation to which
one or more individuals may be Assigned.
Regular Reserve
Forces
The Royal Fleet Reserve, Army Reserve and Royal Air Force Reserve. It
is primarily (but not exclusively) comprised of ex-regular personnel who
carry a reserve Liability.
Rotational Position
A Position filled in turn by more than one Service in a pre-determined cycle.
Such Positions can include foreign servicemen.
Senior Rank/Rate/
Rating
A Service Person having a NATO Rank of OR5 or above, up to OR7.
Service Person
A member of the UK armed forces. Includes the Naval Service, Army and
RAF.
SEA
Organisation
Positions in these Organisations meet specific criteria associated with an
expectation of a high degree of separated service (BR 3(1) Chapter 2
refers).
SHORE
Organisation
Positions in these Organisations do not meet the SEA or Local Foreign
Service criteria.
Specialisation
A professional sub-division of Branch likely to reflect a particular field of
expertise. Specialisations can be further divided into Sub-Specialisations.
Status
Status is the operational stance in which an Organisation or Unit is
operating.
Strength
The number of personnel in an organisation. It may be further sub-divided
by a number of groupings e.g. Service, Arm, Branch, Specialisation, subSpecialisation, or rank.
Sub-Specialisation
A division of Specialisation on professional grounds. This is the lowest
recognised level within the tri-Service structure.
xxv
June 2016 Version 3
BRd 3(1)
TERM
DEFINITION
Temporary Position
A Position that is created for a specific purpose and for a specific, finite
period of time and does not count towards Liability.
Trained Strength
The number Service Personnel who have completed Phase 2 Training
having reached Training Performance Standard (TPS).
Unit
A collection of Positions and/or Organisations grouped together for a
particular purpose. It may contain several sub-units.
Untrained Strength
Number of serving military personnel who have yet to complete Phase 2
training.
Volunteer Reserve
Forces
The Royal Naval Reserve, Royal Marines Reserve, Territorial Army and
Royal Auxiliary Air Force. They are volunteers who are required to train
and are legally liable to be mobilised. Members may be ex-regulars. Naval
volunteer Reserve Forces are also known as Maritime Reserves.
Warrant Officer
A Service Person holding a Royal Warrant and equivalent to NATO Rank
OR8 or OR9.
Warrant Officer 1
A Service Person having NATO Rank OR9. Also referred to as Warrant
Officer Class 1 or Warrant Officer 1st Class.
Warrant Officer 2
A Service Person having NATO Rank OR8. Also referred to as Warrant
Officer Class 2 or Warrant Officer 2nd Class.
xxvi
June 2016 Version 3