New Formation Flash for Defence Equipment and Support Personnel

ARMY personnel serving with Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) are now wearing a new formation flash that acknowledges the organisation’s mission to equip the UK’s Armed Forces. The body was the only one in defence to not have an identifying marker, and the arrow is linked to the crow’s foot stamp used by its predecessors,… Read More

Army Accommodation: Upgrades & Maintenance

Personnel occupying single living accommodation (SLA) in the UK can expect higher quality properties and improved levels of maintenance, the Army’s head of infrastructure plans has said. Some £450m is to be spent upgrading Army SLA over the next ten years, which will see nearly 4,000 bed spaces built from scratch and 1,100 refurbished by… Read More

Court Martial? 3 Reasons To Consult A Civilian Military Lawyer

Military personnel are legally-bound and expected to abide by their respective military rules, including its military justice system. For members of the United States military, this set of legal standards are enshrined in the Uniform Code of Military Justice (USMJ). When accused of any violation, the individual (defendant) will face a court-martial to determine guilt… Read More

What is the Navy Board (UK)?

Introduction The Navy Board is the body responsible for the day-to-day running of Her Majesty’s Naval Service. Background Its composition is similar to that of the Admiralty Board of the Defence Council of the United Kingdom, except that it does not include any of Her Majesty’s Ministers. The Board shares a name with its historic… Read More

What is the Army Board (UK)?

Introduction The Army Board is the top single-service management committee of the British Army, and has always been staffed by senior politicians and soldiers. It is the body established under the Defence Council of the United Kingdom for the administration of the Army of the United Kingdom, and is part of the Ministry of Defence.… Read More

What is the Admiralty Board (UK)?

Introduction The Admiralty Board is the body established under the Defence Council of the United Kingdom for the administration of the Naval Service of the United Kingdom. Refer to Air Force Board and Army Board. Background It meets formally only once a year, and the day-to-day running of the Royal Navy is conducted by the… Read More

What is the Air Force Board (UK)?

Introduction The Air Force Board of the Defence Council is responsible for the management of the Royal Air Force. Refer to Army Board and Admiralty Board. Background Prior to the creation of the current UK Ministry of Defence in 1964, the administration of the RAF and its personnel was undertaken by the Air Force Council,… Read More