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UK service personnel statistics on strengths, requirements, intake, applications and outflow, by service for 2023.
Guidance on the government’s personnel security and national security vetting policies and how the processes work.
Statistics on the stationed location of all UK regular service and civilian personnel, and all international global locations.
Ministry of Defence Votes A seeking parliamentary authority for the maximum numbers of personnel to be maintained for service with the UK Armed Forces.
The Armed Forces Personnel Administration Agency provided pay and pension services to the Armed Forces. It was merged into the Service Personnel and Veteran’s Agency in April 2007.
Documents relating to personnel security in the transport sector, including information on national security vetting and resources for managing risks.
Statistics on strengths, requirements, intakes and outflows from the Naval Service.
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Support services for military and defence personnel and their families including: the Armed Forces Covenant, childcare, employment, finance, housing, pensions and compensation and welfare support.
Quarterly statistics on strengths, requirements, intakes and outflows from the UK armed forces by service.
Statistics on the estimated employment outcomes for ex-service personnel who used the services provided by CTP.
Monthly statistics on strengths, requirements, intakes and outflows from the UK armed forces by service.
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