EMERGING EMERGING ISSUES
JSP 763 is Re-issued
The MoD Bullying and Harassment Complaints Procedures has been re-issued.
Businesses support the Armed Forces
Businesses and charities across the UK are now able to pledge their support to the Armed Forces by signing the new Corporate Covenant. See Covenant pull- out section.
Empowering negotiations
Gp Capt Clifford has reiterated the powerful message that completing online RAF FF surveys and joining in with consultations can send.
Afghan security forces hand over
NATO-led forces have formally handed over the last of Afghanistan’s 95 districts to Afghan security forces.
The PM in Afghanistan
While the Prime Minister was visiting troops in Afghanistan he announced £3.8 million for troops’ families and veterans’ mental health projects.
Spending Round 2013
The Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said, “The savings I have agreed will have no impact on military manpower or equipment.”
Export boost
Sales of Typhoon and Hawk aircraft have boosted British defence exports – the largest increase for 5 years.
Urged to talk
Personnel are being urged to talk about issues worrying them using a social media website.
F1 drivers join Red Arrows!
FORMULA One driver Lewis Hamilton experienced the speed and agility of a fast jet when he joined the RAF Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, for a practice session.
New Standard
1 Squadron RAF Regiment has been presented with a new Standard.
A quarter fail RAF Fitness test
The new tests have been running since the beginning of the year in civilian sports and fitness centres around the county but the results are not good.
Longer Basic training
Basic Recruit Training at RAF Halton has been extended to include Force Development.
Our Stories in RAF News
• Help me understand the RAF
• Why should I have to use my parents address?
• Hit by empty home premiums
New military flying kit for RAF
As part of a series of contracts worth £11 million new body armour, combat boots and eyewear will be provided to all pilots and aircrew on ops.
10 Envoy Autumn 2013
RAF Typhoon upgrade agreed
RAF Typhoon aircraft will be armed with Meteor missiles from later this decade after an agreement was signed by industry and the four Eurofighter nations.
RAF’s first female Two Star
Elaine West has become the RAF’s first ever female two-star officer and has shown that the sky is the limit for women in the military.
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