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
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
Introduction The Ministry of Defence (MOD or MoD) is the British government department responsible for implementing the defence policy set by Her Majesty’s Government, and is the headquarters of the British Armed Forces. The MOD states that its principal objectives are to defend the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and its interests… Read More
Introduction The Defence Council of the United Kingdom is the body legally entrusted with the defence of the United Kingdom and its overseas territories and with control over the British armed forces, and is part of the Ministry of Defence. Functions Prior to 1964, there were five bodies responsible for the British Armed Forces: the… Read More
An online tool is set to help personnel take better charge of their working lives. The career management portal allows users to browse roles and opportunities across the whole British Army, including those outside their current rank and cap badge, much like a civilian job search. Accessible via personal devices, the software will enable troops… Read More
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award could soon be made available to troops across all of the British Army’s initial trade training establishments. Having been part of military life for a number of years – particularly in the Army Cadet Force – the Service’s top brass want more youngsters to get access to it. A trial… Read More
Introduction It can sometimes be confusing to know whether a soldier is on or off duty, with some believing that soldiers are on duty 24 hours per day, 365 day a year. This article provides a brief outline on when a soldier, in the British Army, is ‘On Duty’ and ‘Off Duty’ – although the… Read More
