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Deployment: Guides and Resources
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You knew this day might come when you first joined the Armed Forces. It’s time to ship out, and serve the interests of your country.
There’s a lot of work to be done, not the least of which is getting your (and your family’s) affairs in order. Keeping track of everything can be a challenge. Let HMForces.co.uk do some of the work for you — read these guides and tips, and be ready to meet any obstacle you might face here, or abroad.
Legal Preparation Make sure you and your family are covered.
Financial Preparation Everything from household bills to saving money
What Payments Will I Receive? You may qualify for special or hazard pay.
Preparation for Emergencies Be sure your family is equipped to handle anything in your absence.
Dealing with Your Children and Separation This can be the most difficult aspect of deployment. Learn how you and your children can handle the situation.
The Worst-Case Scenario We all hope that nothing happens, but make sure your family is prepared if something does.
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whitey14uk
about 1 year ago
264 comments
Hi Tankieboy,
If you join the Reserves and are sent out on det you will be paid the normal salary that a full time serviceman earns while you are working under the MOD, you will also earn while on excercise, training or any otyher form of duty. Hope this helps.
Hi Allbad1980, as long as you fit the required criteria theres nothign stopping youf rom applying and hopefully joining again, after 9 eyars you may be required to go through the full basic training again. The firsts tep tot ake is to py a visit to your local AFCO and speak tot hem about the trade you would like and what you must do to re-join, all the best!
Hi Dannybags,
Dependingon your service, trade and the service requirements you may ask to be posted abroad at a permenant operating base, common postings are Cyprus and Gribraltar and Germany ther eare also tours available at a large number of different areas from Afghan to Iraq, Nevada, New Zealand, Canada, Falklands, Oman, the list goes on.
Hope this helps!
DANNYBAGS
about 1 year ago
2 comments
can i ask to be posted abroad at permanent base,
allbad1980
over 2 years ago
2 comments
can i rejoin the ta after being out of the full time army for 9 years? how do i go about joining a specific role ie like the trade i had whilst in the regulars?
tankieboy
over 2 years ago
32 comments
do any of the rates apply to raf reserves if i join and end up being posted?
StewartThompson
over 3 years ago
1420 comments
Yes you certainly can - you'll have a medical before you join up just to check your lungs are fine. If you feel you can run the BFT in under 12 mins you should be fine. Nevertheless, everyone should always work on their fitness.
andrew
over 3 years ago
2 comments
can i join the army if i got asmtha