Guidance and regulation

Information related to the Armed Forces Pension Schemes.

• From: Ministry of Defence and 2 others
• Updated: 16 April 2024

Welcome to the service leavers' guide information page.

• From: Ministry of Defence and 1 others
• Updated: 3 October 2023

• Service Leavers' Guide

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Under AFPS 75 there are two forms of commutation: Resettlement Commutation and Life Commutation.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 15 August 2019

• Resettlement commutation and recent changes to factors

  If you leave the armed forces before reaching the age of 55 and with an…

• Life Commutation and recent changes to factors

  Life Commutation refers to an option available to some AFPS 75 members to…

The new LOA will ensure that our service personnel, and their families, receive a more accurate contribution to additional costs incurred when serving overseas.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 17 June 2021

The AFCS and SPO legislation page provides access to historic and current consolidated versions of the legislation in force.

• From: Ministry of Defence and 1 others
• Updated: 28 August 2020

Joint Doctrine Publication 0-01 outlines the broad philosophy and principles underpinning how the military instrument is employed.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 21 November 2022

This DASA competition seeks novel, lightweight bioassay systems with novel transduction platforms for the detection of trace explosives.

• From: Defence and Security Accelerator
• Updated: 18 March 2024

A guide to help regular and reserve members of the UK armed forces better understand what allowances and expenses are available to them.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 9 January 2024

Joint Doctrine Publication 0-30 introduces air power and highlights its strategic utility and contribution to national power.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 9 November 2022

Information and guidance on how to apply for a War Widows or War Widowers Pension.

• From: Ministry of Defence and 1 others
• Updated: 12 October 2023

Assistance with health care and treatment costs which may be available for eligible War Pensioners.

• From: Ministry of Defence and 1 others
• Updated: 21 February 2020

Codes of practice for regulating service police powers and investigatory procedures.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 3 November 2020

The Ministry of Defence is exploring how it can provide armed forces personnel with more choice of housing and meet their aspirations for home ownership.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 19 July 2023

The Wales Reserves Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (RFCA) is the enabling voice for reserves and cadets in Wales.

• From: Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations (RFCA)
• Updated: 12 April 2024

Allied Joint Publication-10 explains the principles of strategic communications and how they can be integrated into planning, execution and assessment.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 10 October 2023

Allied Joint Publication-10.1 outlines the principles, planning considerations and processes for information operations.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 31 July 2023

Joint Doctrine Publication 0-40 provides an overview of space from a UK military context and highlights the importance of space as an operational domain.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 19 October 2022

For medical professionals, the Medical Reserves offer an exciting opportunity to do more with your professional skills. Follow the links below to find out more.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 24 August 2021

Statutory guidance for local authorities to improve access to social housing for members of the Armed Forces community.

• From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and 1 others
• Updated: 27 June 2020

Guidance to support the command and control in the future project.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 19 February 2024