Defence force rank-and-file to sue for promotion

RANK-AND-FILE members of the Defence Forces will go to the courts over the promotion system used by local commanders, a conference heard yesterday.

PDFORRA, the association representing soldiers, airmen and sailors, said local generals (GOCs) were ignoring promotion policies agreed at Defence Forces Headquarters level.

“PDFORRA will be committed to resisting such a practice among GOCs, as will the individuals themselves, through the grievance procedures and the courts,” said association general secretary Gerry Rooney.