Serving Personnel


uOverseas service • 65% of respondents are interested in an overseas assignment


Whilst 2/3 rds of respondents remained open to an overseas posting there was significant negative comment from those who had already served overseas. Spousal employment (and therefore in the main the loss of joint income) was seen as a major factor against volunteering. Also, house ownership (promoted by FHTB and other schemes) was proffered as a significant decider in favouring family stability and not wishing to ‘rent out’ the family home.


How do you feel about an overseas assignment? 31%


34% 29%


3% I am very


interested and don’t mind where I go


I am quite


interested but it depends on the location


I am not interested


I am currently assigned overseas


3% I don’t know


Finally, allowances and a sense of a general lack of support available during an overseas tour (and, in particular when relocating back to the UK) were also viewed as negative factors.


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