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ARMED FORCES PAY RATES FROM 01 APRIL 2008

Info on www.army.mod.uk website:


Some recent additions to the BAFF website (newest first):


In other news: ArmyNET 3 launch on 29 April

ArmyNET* is having an overhaul and will launch a refreshed and updated site on Tue 29 Apr 08. Read more, courtesy of 'Army Rumour Service'

* 'A controlled-access community for British soldiers and their families'


BAFF - 'Fighting for soldiers on the front line'

Nobody should think it is about battles stopping for tea-breaks or anything like that.

There were some fears that we would make things difficult for the chain of command, balanced by a fear in other quarters that we were in the pocket of the chain of command – ex-officers in regimental blazers and so on.

It’s in a way remarkable, given the short time that we’ve been in existence, but we’ve played a major part in changing legislation.

What [BAFF] will not comment on are the rights or wrongs of UK involvement in Iraq or Afghanistan. We see that as a national decision and we neither support nor criticise. But given that we have forces involved, we expect the Government and the nation as a whole to support these forces and their families.

external link: 'Fighting for soldiers on the front line'


Representation in Action article, from 'The House' parliamentary magazine:

We have been unable to find any example of operational disruption in any military force of any advanced country, anywhere in the world, as a result of lawful staff representation. Arguments against staff representation tend not to withstand close scrutiny. It has been said that some of the fiercest ex-military opponents of representation tend to have served in the 1970s.


Most of our treaty and coalition allies have long recognised some form of staff representation for their armed forces personnel. ...

 

The British Armed Forces Federation has exceeded many expectations in the first year since its launch. It has yet to achieve formal recognition, but the Chain of Command has already made it clear that it is legal and acceptable for personnel of any rank to join. BAFF will continue to go forward, listening carefully to the Chain of Command, to politicians, and to our members, and expecting to be listened to also.

 

Full text of 'Representation in Action' article, or click the image for a copy with graphics


More quotes about BAFF:

Perhaps the most distinctive development over the last decade has been the launch of the British Armed Forces Federation (BAFF) as an independent campaigning professional association for serving and retired service personnel.  Demos UK think-tank. Read on

One manifestation of the discontent of the rank and file is the creation of the British Armed Forces Federation, a non-political body composed of serving and former members of the Armed Forces, who have joined together to campaign for better pay and conditions for troops. For many in the military, the majority of whom are conservative by nature, the mere existence of such an organisation would have once been unthinkable. But in today's climate the organisation's membership is growing daily and it is developing into a powerful and influential force. Sean Rayment, The Sunday Telegraph. Read on

 

 

 

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