Tuesday, 30 November 2010
Reserves Under Review
Work has begun on the review of the Reserve Forces commissioned by the Prime Minister as part of the SDSR. It will look at their role and structure to ensure the MoD makes the most efficient use of reservist skills, experience and capabilities. Organised into three phases it will announce its findings in Summer 11. Gen Sir Nicholas Houghton said, "I intend to approach the study as open-mindedly as possible... Women to Remain away from Ground Close Combat
The MoD has completed its latest eight year review into the policy that excludes female members of the Armed Forces from carrying out GROUND close-combat roles. It concludes that the policy should remain unchanged despite operations in Iraq and Afghanistan having generated considerably more evidence of women serving on the front line. Andrew Robathan said, Their capability is not in doubt...More information »Monday, 29 November 2010
Urgent Call to Battle Back Swimmers
"Guys, just a few days now until Battle Back Swim champs at Aldershot Garrison Pool, Thur 2 Dec pm. I need swimmers in preparation for Gibraltar and Jersey in 2011. 50M and 100M Front crawl only. Please, please let me know if you can make it, any ability welcome and you can claim traveling, if you need time off work then I can speak to your bosses...More information »The Best Way to Support those in Afghanistan
There is only five days left for families to send presents and cards to their loved ones in Afghanistan in time for Christmas. A strong plea has been issued by the MoD urging the public to keep the postal system clear and to give to charities which help instead. Sally Little of uk4u said, "We send 22,000 Christmas boxes to personnel. It means a great deal to them knowing the public are thinking of them...More information »Saturday, 27 November 2010
Troops to Teachers Programme
Plans to encourage personnel leaving the Services to become teachers has been announced as part of the Schools White Paper released by the Department for Education. Michael Gove MP said, "Service leavers have a great deal to offer young people. I can't think of anything better than getting people who know all about self-discipline, teamwork and a sense of pride into our schools...
The Christmas Party Goes On...
'The Sun' claims the MoD is 'cancelling Christmas' for personnel. The MoD has hit back saying, "All crown servants are reminded every year that it is not appropriate to spend public funds on Christmas". Lt Col David Eastman, in Afghanistan said: "To suggest COs do not have the support they need to help their troops enjoy Christmas is wrong. Significant effort is put in to ensure troops enjoy the best possible Christmas...
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