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Restricted Separation (from your base location). To learn more about the offer, read the cards below or to see how much FS affects your pay and leave, click on the comparator button. Please note it will also show information if you moved to Reserve Service</p></div></div></div></div><div><div class="max-width-wrapper container-inner container-inner-padding"><div class="SectionHeader_sectionHeader__QjJJR"><h2>3 months to 3 year arrangement</h2><p></p></div></div><div class="max-width-wrapper container-inner"><ul class="GridLayout_benefitsGrid__iYmO9 layoutSection4Column"><li class="GridLayout_cardListItem__18LfC ctaCardText GridLayout_oneColumn__zS2ZV"><p>You can reduce the number of hours you work, the time you spend away on duty or both. Find out which arrangement suits your circumstances best.</p></li><li class="GridLayout_cardListItem__18LfC ctaCardBenefit GridLayout_oneColumn__zS2ZV"><div class="Card_card__ySwWs"><div class="Card_cardHeader__N71_L"><div><div class="EligibilityStatus_benefitEligibilityStatusWrapper__1oxaq"><span>No eligibility information available</span></div></div></div><div class="Card_cardWrapper__Y0K7d"><div class="Card_cardContent__umlLg"><h4 class="Card_cardHeading__fNMAo"><a href="/raf/flexible-service/part-time-regular-reduction-20/">Part Time Regular Reduction 20%</a></h4><p class="Card_cardDescription__kSJwO">Reduce the number of hours you work by 20% in return for reduced pay, pension and leave</p><ul class="Card_tagsList__NwxRO"></ul></div></div></div></li><li class="GridLayout_cardListItem__18LfC ctaCardBenefit GridLayout_oneColumn__zS2ZV"><div class="Card_card__ySwWs"><div class="Card_cardHeader__N71_L"><div><div class="EligibilityStatus_benefitEligibilityStatusWrapper__1oxaq"><span>No eligibility information available</span></div></div></div><div class="Card_cardWrapper__Y0K7d"><div class="Card_cardContent__umlLg"><h4 class="Card_cardHeading__fNMAo"><a href="/raf/flexible-service/part-time-regular-reduction-40/">Part Time Regular Reduction 40%</a></h4><p class="Card_cardDescription__kSJwO">Reduce the number of hours you work by 40% in return for reduced pay, pension and leave</p><ul class="Card_tagsList__NwxRO"></ul></div></div></div></li><li class="GridLayout_cardListItem__18LfC ctaCardBenefit GridLayout_oneColumn__zS2ZV"><div class="Card_card__ySwWs"><div class="Card_cardHeader__N71_L"><div><div class="EligibilityStatus_benefitEligibilityStatusWrapper__1oxaq"><span>No eligibility information available</span></div></div></div><div class="Card_cardWrapper__Y0K7d"><div class="Card_cardContent__umlLg"><h4 class="Card_cardHeading__fNMAo"><a href="/raf/flexible-service/restricted-separation/">Restricted Separation</a></h4><p class="Card_cardDescription__kSJwO">Control the time you spend away on duty at important points in your life in return for a reduced rate of X Factor.</p><ul class="Card_tagsList__NwxRO"></ul></div></div></div></li><li class="GridLayout_cardListItem__18LfC ctaCardLink GridLayout_twoColumn__HDIhk"><div class="LinkCard_linkCardWrapper___05yQ"><h3>Flexible Service Comparator</h3><p>Here you will be able to fill out various details about yourself and then compare them with the other Service Commitment Types and FS arrangements you may be eligible for. Please fill out the questions below to see your options.</p><a href="/raf/flexible-service/comparator/">Flexible Services Comparator</a></div></li><li class="GridLayout_cardListItem__18LfC ctaCardBenefit GridLayout_oneColumn__zS2ZV"><div class="Card_card__ySwWs"><div class="Card_cardHeader__N71_L"><div><div class="EligibilityStatus_benefitEligibilityStatusWrapper__1oxaq"><span>No eligibility information available</span></div></div></div><div class="Card_cardWrapper__Y0K7d"><div class="Card_cardContent__umlLg"><h4 class="Card_cardHeading__fNMAo"><a href="/raf/flexible-service/part-time-regular-reduction-20-and-restricted-separation/">Part Time Regular Reduction 20% and Restricted Separation</a></h4><p class="Card_cardDescription__kSJwO">Reduce the number of hours you work by 20% and control the time you spend away on duty at important points in your life, in return for reduced pay, pension, leave and X Factor.</p><ul class="Card_tagsList__NwxRO"></ul></div></div></div></li><li class="GridLayout_cardListItem__18LfC ctaCardBenefit GridLayout_oneColumn__zS2ZV"><div class="Card_card__ySwWs"><div class="Card_cardHeader__N71_L"><div><div class="EligibilityStatus_benefitEligibilityStatusWrapper__1oxaq"><span>No eligibility information available</span></div></div></div><div class="Card_cardWrapper__Y0K7d"><div class="Card_cardContent__umlLg"><h4 class="Card_cardHeading__fNMAo"><a href="/raf/flexible-service/part-time-regular-reduction-40-and-restricted-separation/">Part Time Regular Reduction 40% and Restricted Separation</a></h4><p class="Card_cardDescription__kSJwO">Reduce the number of hours you work by 40% and control the time you spend away on duty at important points in your life, in return for reduced pay, pension, leave and X Factor.</p><ul class="Card_tagsList__NwxRO"></ul></div></div></div></li></ul></div></div><div><div class="max-width-wrapper container-inner container-inner-padding"><div class="SectionHeader_sectionHeader__QjJJR"><h2>Apply for Flexible Service</h2><p></p></div></div><div class="max-width-wrapper container-inner"><ul class="GridLayout_benefitsGrid__iYmO9 layoutSection4Column"><li class="GridLayout_cardListItem__18LfC ctaCardText GridLayout_oneColumn__zS2ZV"><p>Are you ready to apply for Flexible Service? Find out here what you need to do to get ready to apply.</p></li><li class="GridLayout_cardListItem__18LfC ctaCardBenefit GridLayout_oneColumn__zS2ZV"><div class="Card_card__ySwWs"><div class="Card_cardHeader__N71_L"><div><div class="EligibilityStatus_benefitEligibilityStatusWrapper__1oxaq"><span>No eligibility information available</span></div></div></div><div class="Card_cardWrapper__Y0K7d"><div class="Card_cardContent__umlLg"><h4 class="Card_cardHeading__fNMAo"><a href="/raf/flexible-service/applying-for-flexible-service/">Applying for Flexible Service</a></h4><p class="Card_cardDescription__kSJwO">Find out how to apply for Flexible Service</p><ul class="Card_tagsList__NwxRO"></ul></div></div></div></li><li class="GridLayout_cardListItem__18LfC ctaCardBenefit GridLayout_oneColumn__zS2ZV"><div class="Card_card__ySwWs"><div class="Card_cardHeader__N71_L"><div><div class="EligibilityStatus_benefitEligibilityStatusWrapper__1oxaq"><span>No eligibility information available</span></div></div></div><div class="Card_cardWrapper__Y0K7d"><div class="Card_cardContent__umlLg"><h4 class="Card_cardHeading__fNMAo"><a href="/raf/flexible-service/flexible-service-further-information/">Flexible Service - Further Information</a></h4><p class="Card_cardDescription__kSJwO">Learn more about Flexible Service arrangements</p><ul class="Card_tagsList__NwxRO"></ul></div></div></div></li><li class="GridLayout_cardListItem__18LfC ctaCardBenefit GridLayout_oneColumn__zS2ZV"><div class="Card_card__ySwWs"><div class="Card_cardHeader__N71_L"><div><div class="EligibilityStatus_benefitEligibilityStatusWrapper__1oxaq"><span>No eligibility information available</span></div></div></div><div class="Card_cardWrapper__Y0K7d"><div class="Card_cardContent__umlLg"><h4 class="Card_cardHeading__fNMAo"><a href="/raf/flexible-service/flexible-service-conditions-of-service/">Flexible Service - Conditions of Service</a></h4><p class="Card_cardDescription__kSJwO">Find out how Flexible Service affects your pocket and prospects.</p><ul class="Card_tagsList__NwxRO"></ul></div></div></div></li></ul></div></div><div><div class="max-width-wrapper container-inner container-inner-padding"><div class="SectionHeader_sectionHeader__QjJJR"><h2>Do you need more flexibility?</h2><p></p></div></div><div class="max-width-wrapper container-inner"><ul class="GridLayout_benefitsGrid__iYmO9 layoutSection4Column"><li class="GridLayout_cardListItem__18LfC ctaCardText GridLayout_twoColumn__HDIhk"><p>These arrangements may work for you if what you need is some flexibility for less than 3 months or longer than 3 years. The Armed Forces have you covered, see for yourself:</p></li><li class="GridLayout_cardListItem__18LfC ctaCardImageCategory GridLayout_oneColumn__zS2ZV"><div class="Card_card__ySwWs"><div class="Card_cardWrapper__Y0K7d"><div class="Card_cardImage__w_4uz" style="background-image:url(//images.ctfassets.net/ji7dv0z3wcnz/38nh8uBzdGkf9lZPeJBozB/d7533898d05c5ed04dddb386f1c14793/MOD_Homepage_Imagery_Cards_RoyalNavy_11_FlexibleWorking.jpg)"></div><div class="Card_cardContent__umlLg"><h4 class="Card_cardHeading__fNMAo"><a href="/raf/flexible-working/">Flexible Working</a></h4><p class="Card_cardDescription__kSJwO">Looking for a better work-life balance? Discover the ways you can change your working pattern to suit your lifestyle</p><ul class="Card_tagsList__NwxRO"></ul></div></div></div></li><li class="GridLayout_cardListItem__18LfC ctaCardImageCategory GridLayout_oneColumn__zS2ZV"><div class="Card_card__ySwWs"><div class="Card_cardWrapper__Y0K7d"><div class="Card_cardImage__w_4uz" style="background-image:url(//images.ctfassets.net/ji7dv0z3wcnz/5ixWs4E48BRwXQSUqz9BLa/cc36aac948912390fef4e070fa9f8f4e/MOD_Homepage_Imagery_Cards_Marines_15_Reserves.jpg)"></div><div class="Card_cardContent__umlLg"><h4 class="Card_cardHeading__fNMAo"><a href="/raf/reserves/">Reserves</a></h4><p class="Card_cardDescription__kSJwO">Discover the opportunities for service in the Reserve forces here</p><ul class="Card_tagsList__NwxRO"></ul></div></div></div></li></ul></div></div></main><footer><div class="FeedbackPanel_feedbackPanelOuter__iNcY9"><article class="FeedbackPanel_prompt__kohBb"><form><div hidden=""></div><section><article 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