The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has a number of methods by which staff can submit feedback or suggestions to senior management. These include: The Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey (AFCAS). Tri-Service Reserves Continuous Attitude Survey (ResCAS). These are annual surveys which ask members of the Armed Forces to share their views of service life. The… Read More
Does the protection from overseas deployments continue if the Service Person (SP) is posted during the protection period? If it were necessary to remove protection from operational deployment under either FD1 (reduced deploy ability) or 2 (reduced deploy ability and part-time working) during the period applied for, whether as the result of an assignment or… Read More
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has two levels of London Weighting. These are fixed sums of: £3,000 for Inner London; and £1,500 for Outer London. Separately, MOD Police serving in London receive an annual allowance of £3,327 which is linked to Home Office payments. The MOD does not have any other form of geographical weighting… Read More
What is the Role of the Forces Network (BFBS)? The British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) or Forces Network informs, entertains, connects and champions Service personnel and their families. What Services Does the Forces Network Provide? Services provided by the Forces Network include: BFBS TV is a unique mix of the best of current British TV… Read More
Outline of Project Gunwharf Shore employment opportunities for all general service junior ratings (JRs). Divisional care responsibility to the employing officers/senior ratings. Provide clear branch/specialisation employment pathways that provide meaningful, rewarding and beneficial shore employment opportunities. Interim Operational Capability April 2018 at PORFLOT/DEVFLOT. Full Operational Capability April 2019 at PORFLOT/DEVFLOT. Why Change? The current JR waterfront… Read More
What is “Aggie Weston’s”? “Dame Agnes Weston’s Royal Charity for the Naval Service” (or “Aggie Weston’s”) is one of the oldest naval charities and has been serving members of the naval service and their families since 1876. What is the Role of Aggie Weston’s? Provision of Pastoral Support to serving members of the Royal Navy and… Read More
What is the Rebalancing Lives Fund? The Rebalancing Lives (RBL) Fund (Public Money) aims to help improve the work/life balance of RN/RM personnel by providing financial assistance to projects that deliver RBL benefit in order to combat disruption, uncertainty, drudgery & boredom, wasteful working and an unreasonable pace or weight of work. Who Manages the RBL?… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 