X-Factor is a pensionable addition to pay which recognises the special conditions of service experienced by members of the Armed Forces compared with civilians over a full career.
What is the (Military) X-Factor?
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
How Many Elizabeth Crosses Have Been Issued?
Since the inception of the Elizabeth Cross on 01 July 2009, 2,750 awards have been issued to the Next of Kin between 07 August 2009 and 08 August 2018. Broken down by Service: Naval Service: 288. Royal Navy: 134. Royal Marines: 154. British Army: 2,315. Royal Air Force: 147. This includes the Next of Kin… Read More
What is the Status of Officers in the Army Cadet Force?
Prior to 01 December 2017, an officer in the Army Cadet Force (ACF) was appointed to a General List Section B commission within the Army Reserves. This commission was granted by Her Majesty (HM) The Queen. ACF officers are addressed the same way as any other commissioned officer in HM Armed Forces. They are able… Read More
British Army Sexual Harassment Report 2018
Following on from the 2015 Sexual Harassment Survey, the Army undertook to repeat the survey in 2018 to assess improvements in Army culture and behaviours. The 2018 report published today on the gov.uk website reflects an Army more alive to and less tolerant of sexualised behaviours, but it remains prevalent. The report indicates a positive… Read More
What are the Effects of Army Training & Employment?
About This Report This report, authored by David Gee for Veterans for Peace UK, draws on veterans’ testimony and around 200 studies from the last half-century to explore the effects of army employment on recruits, particularly their initial training. The studies are mainly the work of military academic research departments in the UK and US,… Read More
What is the Number of 1-Star Posts under Commander Field Army?
In 2015, the British Army had four 3-star (OF-8) posts within Army Command: Deputy Chief of the General Staff (DCGS). Commander Field Army (CFA). Commander Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC). Commander Personnel Support Command (PSC). The CFA had four 1-star (OF-6) posts within their span of control: Assistant Chief of Staff Commitments (ACOSC). Assistant Chief… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 