Defence written question – answered at on 29 March 2007.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence to how many days rest and recuperation a soldier serving on operations is entitled after (a) four, (b) six, (c) 10 and (d) 12 months active duty is entitled.
holding answer
Rest and Recuperation (R and R) is not leave and is to be taken at a time, location and duration specified by the operational commander. R and R may only be granted to individuals or units on periods of continuous operations in excess of four months. The maximum permissible period for each instance of R and R is 14 nights inclusive of travelling time. The number of permissible periods of R and R is dependent upon expected tour length and is subject to the following restrictions:
Over four months (120 days) but less than seven months (210 days)—one period of R and R.
Over seven months but less than 11 months (330 days)—two periods of R and R.
Over 11 months—three periods of R and R.
Yes4 people think so
No1 person thinks not
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