Qualifying Service defined

(1) For the purpose of these Regulations “qualifying service” means continuous service for the required period, provided that in exceptional circumstances one break in service of not more than six months may be waived. (2) Service in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces, whether, on secondment, on recall or when called upon to serve, may be allowed to reckon towards the required period of qualifying provided that such service is uninterrupted and was continuous with the qualifying service in the force. (3) Service prior to the formation of the force shall not count towards qualifying service. 193