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  • Ainsworth sets out risks and benefits of Operation MOSHTARAK
    People should be prepared for British casualties resulting from the upcoming major offensive in Helmand province, Operation MOSHTARAK, which will involve thousands of ISAF troops clearing parts of central Helmand of insurgents, Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth has said.
  • Military search dog to receive animals' Victoria Cross
    Treo, an eight-year-old black Labrador, is to be honoured for his heroic actions as an arms and explosives search dog in Afghanistan by veterinary charity PDSA.
  • Defence Secretary and CDS pay tribute to 255 fallen in Afghanistan
    The deaths of two further soldiers in Afghanistan mean that the same number of British Armed Forces personnel, 255, have been killed in Afghanistan since 2001 as were killed in the Falklands Campaign.
  • 2 YORKS - Mentoring the ANA in Helmand
    Since they arrived in Afghanistan four months ago, 2nd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards) [2 YORKS] have been undertaking a critical task in the long term strategy for British involvement in Afghanistan - mentoring soldiers from the Afghan National Army. Report by Tristan Kelly.
  • Two soldiers from 1 SCOTS killed in Afghanistan
    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that two soldiers from The Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (1 SCOTS), part of the 3 RIFLES Battle Group, were killed in Afghanistan yesterday, Sunday 7 February 2010.
  • Air Cadet Instructor in second mountain rescue
    Air Cadet Instructor Flight Lieutenant Will Close-Ash has led a three-hour rescue mission to save a walker who had plunged 250ft (76m) down an icy ravine in the Scottish Highlands. Report by Ashley Nettleton and Steve Willmot.
  • Head of NATO forces in Afghanistan says situation is no longer deteriorating
    While still serious, the security situation in Afghanistan is no longer deteriorating, the head of NATO forces in Afghanistan said at a meeting of NATO defence ministers in Turkey yesterday, Thursday 4 February 2010.

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    BAFF welcomes compensation boost for injured servicemen and servicewomen

    BAFF Executive Chairman Douglas Young, who last year criticised the Ministry of Defence for their decision to appeal compensation awards in favour of injured soldiers, is quoted in the News of the World as welcoming a leaked report that long-term compensation to personnel seriously injured on duty will be boosted by 30%. Young also called for the increase to be made retrospective.

    WHAT A VICTORY!

    Wounded British soldiers to receive 30% compensation boost

    By Jamie Lyons, News of the World EXCLUSIVE, 07/02/2010

    HERO soldiers injured in action have won a long, hard-fought battle to get their compensation payments boosted.

    Seriously hurt troops will collect 30 PER CENT more cash, amounting to thousands of pounds every year, in an overhaul of the heavily criticised scheme to be announced by Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth.
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    BAFF, ARRSE and the Service Voting Campaign of 2005

    Founding members of the British Armed Forces Federation were instrumental in the politically-neutral campaign to encourage Forces personnel and their families to register and vote in the 2005 General Election. The campaign was centred on the unofficial 'Army Rumour Service' website, which continues to carry news and information about service voting - frequently contributed by BAFF.
    More about the Service Voting campaign of 2005
     
    Electronic voting for service voters

    There is no reasonable prospect of the changes to electoral legislation, let alone the complex technical and administrative arrangements, being achieved in time to allow electronic voting by service personnel and their families in the UK General Election which is expected in May 2010

    The possibility of electronic voting for service voters is, however, being urgently examined with a view to possible inclusion in electoral legislation following the election.
    Read more about electronic voting for service voters
     
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    This is the official website of the British Armed Forces Federation (BAFF), all-ranks tri-service professional staff association for UK armed forces personnel.

    Membership is open to anyone serving in the Royal Navy / Royal Marines, British Army or Royal Air Force, including the reserves. Former members (veterans) of the UK regular forces or reserve forces are also welcome to join BAFF.
    More about BAFF
     
    In just three months 750 British troops treated for mental trauma
    from The Sunday Mirror - Exclusive by Kate Mansey 6/02/2010

    Almost 750 servicemen and women have been diagnosed with Post ­Traumatic Stress Disorder in just three months, shocking figures show.

    The leaked statistics reveal the mental toll ­suffered by our brave forces struggling to cope with the horrors of war in Afghanistan.

    A Ministry of Defence document seen by the Sunday Mirror shows in just a three-month period last summer there were 746 new cases of PTSD and other mental illnesses diagnosed in the armed services.
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    Urgent poll - Would you use electronic voting?

    If you had a choice of election voting methods from a BFPO location, which would you prefer to use?

    This question is for you if you are a member of the regular or reserve forces, or if you are the wife, husband or civil partner of a member of the regular forces.

    If you meet one of these descriptions, even if you are not a BAFF member or BAFF Military Supporter, please take part in our urgent poll on the unofficial Army Rumour Service website, and consider contributing to the discussion.

    The Army Families Federation (AFF) is running a related survey. Details on the above link.
    Read more about urgent poll on electronic voting from theatre
     

    Plans for postal voting from Afghanistan revealed in Parliament

    Are you likely to be on Op HERRICK at the time of the next General Election? A recent parliamentary answer has revealed that efforts are being made to make it possible for you to vote by post. If this affects you, we suggest that you wait out for further info through the chain of command, which we will repeat on this website. BAFF and the service family federations are involved in the consultations.
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