YOU AND THE RAF
This is all underpinned by people who lead at every level, who work together to make Defence as a whole stronger, and who use modern, innovative ways of doing business.
SUPPORT TO PERSONNEL
Despite the recent redundancy tranches there is a constant standing requirement to recruit around 10% of personnel per year to replace those completing their service and preserve operational capability. The current combined recruiting requirement for the three Services is circa 24,000 for financial year 2013/2014 including some 7,600 Reserves.
The MoD is reducing the Armed Forces by some 33,000 (19%) by 2020 across the whole rank structure (5,500 Navy, 19,500 Army, 8,000 RAF) and the civilian workforce is being reduced by some 32,000 (38%) by 2020. Nevertheless, all three Services need to replace those who are promoted every year with new talent; the Armed Forces are actively recruiting to sustain manning balance across all skill sets and to support Regular/Reserve manning ratios.
The Armed Forces Covenant recognises that the whole nation has a moral obligation to the Armed Forces Community, and it establishes how they should expect to be treated. It has two key principles: (1) the Armed Forces Community should not face disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services; (2) special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most, such as the injured and the bereaved.
The Armed Forces Pension Schemes are designed to reflect the special features of Service life, provide adequate retirement income and protection for dependants, and encourage retention as a key part of the overall remuneration package for Service Personnel. As part of the reform of all public service pensions, Armed Forces Pension Scheme 2015 will be introduced from April 2015.
The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme provides compensation for injuries, illness and death arising from Service since 6 Apr 05. War pensions are paid to veterans with injuries caused by their service prior to this date.
The MoD recognises the importance of providing decent living standards in maintaining morale on the front line and, despite the current financial challenges, continues to invest and target efforts on the most pressing accommodation issues.
The Government is committed to providing the most appropriate and effective welfare support to personnel and their families in recognition of the commitment that they make to the nation, with a particular focus on those serving on operations through the Deployed Welfare Package.
Defence Recovery Capability reached full operating capability on 11 Jun 13. The Defence Recovery Capability (DRC) is an MoD-led initiative and managed in partnership with Help for Heroes and The Royal British Legion. It is designed to ensure wounded, injured and sick Service personnel receive coordinated support and have access to all the key services, including resources needed to help them either return to duty or make a smooth transition to an appropriately skilled civilian life.
EQUIPMENT CAPABILITY
Success in Afghanistan is the main effort for Defence and the Government is fully committed to ensuring that the campaign is properly resourced, funded and equipped.
Envoy Winter 2013
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