Introduction The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) has, over the years, received a range of freedom of information (FOI) requests asking for confirmation of military service for a named individual. There is usually a mix of requests for information on deceased and living individuals. You can learn more about freedom of information on our sister… Read More
Introduction In response to a freedom of information (FOI) request (MOD FOI 2018/08369 dated 14 August 2019), the Ministry of Defence stated the media was (by implication) incorrectly stating those wanting to join the British Army were being described as “Foreign Nationals rather than Commonwealth citizens.” But what is the difference between a foreign national… Read More
Introduction Outline Nationality and Residency For security reasons, some roles have stricter nationality and residency requirements than others. But, in general, you can join the Royal Navy if you are: You can find further information @ https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers/joining-options/commonwealth-and-non-british. Reference FOI 2021/08359 dated 04 August 2021.
Introduction Outline Reference FOI 2021/10313 dated 29 September 2021.
Introduction Sexual assault is a serious crime that can have devastating consequences for the victim. Unfortunately, it is a problem that exists within the US military as well. There are various websites that have plenty of resources on how you can defend yourself if you are a service member accused of sexual assault. This article… Read More
Introduction The names for a new ship or a class of ship are initially proposed by the Royal Navy’s Ships’ Names and Badges Committee (SNBC). Considerations In considering any name, the SNBC takes into account many aspects including: Who Makes the Decision? The SNBC presents their recommendations to the Navy Board and the name(s) chosen… Read More
Introduction Being a part of the US Military is a matter of pride, and the numbers do not lie. Data from Statista reports that over 460,00 army and over 340,000 navy service personnel were on active duty in the year 2022. These numbers prove that citizens consider the military not just a means to serve… Read More
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