A Complete Guide to Natural Pre-Workout Foods for Women

For women, natural pre-workout can be a great choice. They not only give you an edge in the gym and keep you running for longer, but they also ensure that you do not get all the crazy side effects like vomiting, jitters, headaches, itching, cramps, etc. of pre-workout supplements. Do you need a Pre-workout Diet?… Read More

A Defence Medical Services Perspective on Military Aid to the Civil Authorities (MACA)

Research Paper Title Military Aid to the Civil Authorities: a Defence Medical Services perspective. Abstract This paper describes the policy and principles for the provision of Military Aid to the Civil Authorities (MACA). It emphasises the importance of following the proscribed process in order to avoid possible political, legal, reputational and financial pitfalls. It outlines… Read More

Guerrillas Supplies…

“The equipment of guerrillas cannot be used on what they want, or even on what they need, but on what is available for their use … Guerrillas must not depend too much on an armoury; the enemy is their principal source of supply.” Mao Tse-Tung (1893 to 1976) Mao was the principal Chinese Marxist theorist,… Read More

Why are the Queen Elizabeth Class of Aircraft Carriers fitted with the 20mm Phalanx Close In Weapons System (CIWS)?

The Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) of aircraft carriers have been fitted with the 20 mm Phalanx Close In Weapons System (CIWS) manufactured by Raytheon rather than the 30 mm Goalkeeper CIWS manufactured by Thales (previously Signaal) to maintain the commonality of fit so as to minimise any additional costs of maintenance and support by having a… Read More

What is the Residency Requirement for RAF Recruits?

Introduction In 2018, any person applying to join the Royal Air Force (RAF) should have resided continuously in the United Kingdom (UK) or the Republic of Ireland immediately before their application. Level of Security Check The specific length of this residency requirement, which is separate to a candidate’s nationality, is determined by the security clearance required… Read More

What is the Naming Convention for UK Missiles?

UK missiles are not assigned codes as in other countries; for example, the United States of America (USA). Rather, they are just given names which are found to be more meaningful and easier to remember and intended to invoke a sense of the missile and its capability. As new UK missiles are not introduced into… Read More

How Much Does the British Army Spend on Adventurous Training (AT)?

Between January 2008 and January 2018, the British Army spent the following sums on adventurous training (AT): 2008: £7.9m. 2009: £8.1m. 2010: £8.1m. 2011: £8.4m. 2012: £8.7m. 2013: £10.0m. 2014: £12.3m. 2015: £13.1m. 2016: £14.9m. 2017: £14.7m. Notes: Training courses at Army Delivery Centres and Army Delivery Wings are open to all three Services, both Regular and Reserve personnel. The above outlines… Read More