These work best when related to dates of postings.
However
Promotions, reclassifications etc
(Note - Classifications are AC2, AC1, LAC rising in pay and authority/standing then moving to Rank - Cpl, Sgt, F/Sgt and W/O. This is the normal understood split of Other Ranks seniority but Regulations use Rank and Classification as blanket for both)
So on entry and on the understanding of being able to pass initial trade test given classification of AC2
Reclassification to AC1 is by minimum time (6 months as AC2 and both trade test and education standard met for AC1) - he remuster examined for trade Radar Mechanic on 5/12/41 and passed (listed in Special Qualification and Mustering.
Reclassification to LAC is mostly gained skills but also OC recommendation along with vacancy in numbers of LAC on strength of unit.
He jumps Cpl rank and is Temporary Sgt - eg trialled to see if effective in rank can be with or without pay.
Although Promotions does not record when he was made full Sgt it was between 31/12/43 and 31/12/44.
In character and proficiency columns
Usually done on major trade change and 31st Dec each year.
31/12/41 - reclassification to AC1 not fully filtered down to unit so listed as AC2
31/12/42 - LAC review not copied over by records clerk
31/12/43 - Temp/Sgt review now not just on own character but also proficiency in trade supervision of others
31/12/44 - Full Sgt
31/12/45 - Full Sgt
On entry trade given was ACH/GD u/t Wireless Mechanic - bit of a probationary pigeon hole as Aircrafthand General duties for pay until a few weeks into the system and pay on trade/classification kicks in.
Mustering as noted before but with change of trade name post war from Radar Mechanic to Radar Fitter (trade group II) - an admin restructuring of trade names rather than a skill change for the man.
Ross
