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The pay for the different services is broadly similar, but they are affected by a number of factors such as length of service, the particular trade or specialisation you perform and the level of responsibility. *British Army* All the pay charts for soldiers and officers including up to Warrant Officer and Colonel. *RAF* All the pay charts for airmen/airwomen, non-commissioned aircrew ...

What job groups are there from which I could pick a career employment group? Engineering Combat Logistics and support Intelligence, IT and Communications HR and Finance Medical Music and ceremonial [photo:40264] For a choice of roles currently recruiting for, please see this link. *What is selection like?* There are a number of tests that you’ll need to sit: [photo:40267] BARB – ...

Those joining under the age of 18, the contract last until the day before your 22nd Birthday. For those over 18 the contract term is 4 years and 3 months. If you’d like to serve longer, then you can do up to a maximum of 22 years. What educational qualifications are required to join the Regular Army and the Territorial Army? ...

There are Regular Army – full time and Territorial Army (TA) – part-time opportunities. Similarly you could join as a soldier or an Officer. One thing is for certain, there are promotion and career advancement opportunities for everyone. For a range of current options click below – these roles are recruiting NOW! Army Job Search [photo:40217] What are the rates of ...

Everyone has at least one frugal friend who always crows about how much money he saves by clipping coupons or frequenting discount stores. And while this friend’s behaviour/bragging is a great reminder of how you should be more financially savvy — especially when the world economy isn’t in the best shape — he may overlook some simple savings strategies that you’ve ...

This summer is proving much better than 2009 which was an absolute wash out. The good weather is finally here again and by all accounts it's staying until September (we all hope!). For many people, it's a time of long barmy days and fun in at BBQ's, garden paties, beer gardens etc. However for some sufferers of PTSD this can be ...

The origins of PTSD are thought to hail back to the days of World War 1. However, studies have shown it was earlier than this. It appears that when technology improves in warfare so does the mental health of human beings deteriorate. When rifles and cannons were introduced in warfare cases of PTSD were first observed. PTSD comes about either by ...

HM Armed Forces Veterans’ Badge is available to all former Armed Forces personnel - Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army and Royal Air Force. It was launched in May 2004 by the Minister for Veterans, to raise the profile of veterans. All veterans are eligible to apply. The badge is an enamelled, engraved, and pinned, lapel badge featuring the words “HM Armed ...

The Victory Services Club The Victory Services Association is a charity with two primary objectives: 1) Promote military efficiency and esprit de corps by bringing together members of the Armed Forces of the Crown and members of the Armed Forces of the Commonwealth and foreign Countries with whom we are currently allied and by improving the life of such persons. [photo:24666] ...

In April 2009 the long awaited announcement regarding the issue of a Veterans ID Card has been made by the Government. Kevan Jones, Minister for Veterans, said ‘the Government needed to make the Veterans ID Card issue happen’. He went on to say that the issue of the ID Card would provide Veterans with the recognition they deserved, having served their ...