What is the Purpose of Project Semaphore? The purpose of project semaphore is to address the issue of digital isolation in older Veterans, which exacerbates loneliness and poverty. It is a Project to provide friendship, support and practical help, with the outcome of better spiritual and mental health. Who Manages Project Semaphore? Project Semaphore is a Royal… Read More
What is the Shipmates & Oppos Programme? The Shipmates & Oppos Programme is the Royal Navy’s support programme for personnel leaving the Royal Navy (RN), Royal Marines (RM) & Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA). What is the Role of the Shipmates & Oppos Programme? Its role is to: Act as a signposting service. It is managed… Read More
Dissertation Title The Transition and Reinvention of British Army Infantrymen. Abstract Social sciences approaches to the study of Armed Forces Veterans and their capacity to cope with social reintegration, have tended to focus on medicalised accounts of post-service trauma, characterised by Veteran mental health, homelessness, and suicide amongst our Short Service Leavers. Whilst the findings of… Read More
Although Regular Army personnel receive a formal ‘Service Leavers Pack’ on release from the British Army, there is no equivalent for the Army Reserves and there are no plans to introduce one. However, the releasing Unit should provide the Reservist with a Certificate of Service and, if held, the Will form. With regards the administrative support for… Read More
“Since 1979, when a homeless veteran of the Korean war successfully sued the city for failing to provide him with shelter, the city has had a legal duty to house those unable to afford a home. (New York’s state constitution says that “the aid, care and support of the needy are public concerns and shall be provided by the state and… Read More
Discussion “The number of military families experiencing homelessness is a hidden problem, and the scale of the issue is not fully understood, a senior nurse has said.” (Jones-Berry, 2017, p.10). “More than half-a-million Americans are currently homeless, and many of them are military veterans. As thousands of US troops make their way home from Afghanistan… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 