EMERGING ISSUES
EMERGING
Next SDSR
The House of Commons Defence Committee has published its first report that looks towards the next review and argues that it needs to be more strategic.
Tornado Parts Made Using Printer
Tornado parts/tools are being made at RAF Marham using a 3D Printer.
Covenant Annual Report Published
The second Annual Report of the Armed Forces Covenant is published.
Scottish Independence
A Defence Internal Notice (DIN) has been issued to assist serving personnel and families in knowing who can and cannot vote in the Scottish independence referendum.
Civilian Housing Briefings for All
Dates for the JSHAO’s 2014 Civilian Housing Briefing programme have been issued. These briefing are open to all serving personnel their spouses and partners.
Second Female AVM Promotion
Sue Gray has become the second female Air Vice-Marshal in the RAF.
On the Site of RAF Lyneham
The contract to build a multi-million pound Defence College of Technical Training on the site of RAF Lyneham has been awarded to Kier Construction and Balfour Beatty.
HASC Regions Rearranged
The Housing Allocations Service Centre is changing its geographical areas to provide a better service.
SFA for Short- Notice Assignments
Individuals accepting short-notice assignments should be aware that despite it being for Service need, there is no guarantee that DIO can allocate SFA before the assignment start date.
8 Envoy Spring 2014 ‘Sexting’
Upgraded Puma Mk2
The RAF has begun training on the Puma Mk2 helicopter following a £260 million upgrade.
Fish & Chip Shop in the Mess
The MoDs Directorate of Children and Young People has been asked to publicise an initiative on ‘sexting’ (the sending of sexually explicit material using mobiles).
Lightning II – an Impressive Beast
As training on the new F-35B Lightning II stealth aircraft continues in Florida, a RAF pilot says how impressed he is with the ‘game-changing’ jet.
Compensation Schemes
New guidance has been issued on the compensation schemes available to UK serving and former serving personnel injured as a result of their service.
RAF High Wycombe has opened the first Fish and Chip shop in a Mess. The shop is open five evenings a week to all unit personnel and their families.
Navy Pilot flies RAF Typhoon
Lt Ollie Pocock has become the first Royal Navy pilot to serve on a front line Royal Air Force Typhoon Sqn.
MDHU Closes
The MoD Hospital Unit (MDHU) based at Peterborough is to close.
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