Military Benefits

**Pete Dagnall** · 21-01-2015, 16:28

If anyone on here likes cruising holidays then P&O have started offering On Board Credit for Serving, Ex and Reservist Military.

https://ask.pocruises.com/help/PO/be...-sail/military

They have not advertised this but it is there if you ask.

**ap1** · 21-01-2015, 17:45

Nice one Pete. The Discount Card is excellent. - Austin Reed, give you 20% on all purchases, including sale items.

I'm using the card more and more these days.

**Paul Davies 701** · 22-01-2015, 11:50

Yes Al, I've had my moneys worth out of the discount card

**keithwill38** · 22-01-2015, 13:46

Just been reading the P&O page what is the "Proof of Service form" issued by the MOD,not heard of this or seen one ?

**Pete Dagnall** · 22-01-2015, 14:59

Keith, I expect-mailed them a copy of the service and discharge pages from my Red book, they accepted that. But, yes what is a MOD prook of service form.

**ap1** · 22-01-2015, 15:56

If you've not got the discount card, it is worth applying. The cost is £4, you email them your red book page, you get the card a few days later. The website, shows the 100's of companies that have signed up to the scheme. It also allows you to purchase from these companies online, or in-store. I was sceptical at first, but it is turning into a really good benefit for veterans and their families. Blacks, Millets, Cotswold…15%….Austin Reed 20% and on and on. Money to be saved.

https://www.defencediscountservice.c...privilege_card

**keithwill38** · 23-01-2015, 11:48

Alas no red book that went some years ago in an annual clear up of stuff

**ap1** · 23-01-2015, 16:54

just had a look through Keith, I think your Mil pension statement will be suitable as proof of service.

**Pete Dagnall** · 02-02-2015, 20:16

Good evening all,

I asked P&O to confirm who was eligible for the Benefits. Well, just had a phone call from the offices of Mr Christopher Edgington, boss man.

The lady explained that unlike other cruise lines who have restricted their Military Benefitsto Military personnel only they wanted to expand it to the whole military family.

Therefore they included the Military Discount Card. What that means is:

A spouse going on a cruise without their military partner can claim the benefit, widow/widower of military person can claim the benefit and they also wanted to recognise the hard work that civilians do inside the MOD in any capacity when they support the military. However, to claim they must hold the appropriate Military Discount Card.

I am glad I enquired and foronce it seems they are going that one step further.

If you are a Military Person, serving, ex, reserve, spouse of, widow/widower of military person, or MOD worker and you do not have a card then apply.