Hard working soldiers will soon have extra cash in their wallets after the government announced an inflation-busting salary boost for all troops up to the rank of brigadier. The Minsitry of Defence (MOD) confirmed that personnel would receive a 2% pay increase – which will be backdated to 01 April and in wage packets at… Read More
Why have Service personnel continued to pay accommodation fees throughout the Covid-19 pandemic? The government’s direction was clear from the start – stay at home. Almost immediately the chain of command took the sensible approach to protect the force and directed the majority of us to work from home where it was possible and practical.… Read More
An initiative dedicated to those raising children has just added its 3,000th member – and is continuing to grow. The popular Army Parents’ Network (APN), based around a closed Facebook group, aims to give those looking after youngsters support, help and advice. It also offers some handy hints on day-to-day issues. How Does it Work?… Read More
Canadian women have served in virtually every armed conflict or peacekeeping effort Canada has engaged in during the past century and a half. Women served with distinction in the Boer War and the First and Second World wars. In 1987, the Canadia Air Force opened all positions to women. In 1989, all military occupations were… Read More
Research Paper Title Relationship between oil price volatility and military expenditures in GCC countries. Background Natural resource-rich countries transfer more sources to military expenditures due to extreme security concerns. As public revenues have declined due to the decline in oil prices, military expenditures have been cut in many countries. Nevertheless, this is not valid for… Read More
What is a Personal Status Category? Formerly known as marital status, the purpose of a personal status category (PStat Cat) is to determine entitlement to benefits. What are the Levels of PStat Cat? Personnel can be placed into one of five categories, as outlined below: PStat Cat 1: Those in PStat Cat 1 will meet… Read More
The table below highlights the cost of LSA and LOA to the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) between 2018-2019 and 2019-2020. Allowance 2018-2019 2019-2020 LSA £102 million £100.4 million LOA £118.8 million £106.5 million Notes: The above is taken from the MOD’s Joint Personnel Administration (JPA) system on 22 May 2020. Includes all branches of… Read More
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