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Get military records of service for the Royal Navy (including Royal Marines), British Army and Royal Air Force - who can apply, how long it takes, cost, how to apply.
You can apply for either: your own records of service if you are, or have…
You can apply for your records if you are, or have been, a member of the…
Records of service for the deceased are held by the Ministry of Defence…
Write to the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Information Rights team if you want…
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.
The Military Court Service provides a criminal court for the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force in the Court Martial, Summary Appeal and Service Civilian Court.
If you are, or have been, a member of the armed forces you can request a copy of your service records.
Use one of these forms if you’re requesting service records for someone who’s deceased.
Use one of these search forms if you’re requesting records for someone who’s deceased.
Immigration staff guidance on military service and conscientious objection.
Guidance on usage of the HM Armed Forces Veteran Card.
A list of services across the UK that offer support to veterans.
Mental health support and advice facilities for service personnel, reservists, veterans and service families.
Help and support for service leavers and veterans from the Veterans Welfare Service, Defence Transition Services and other organisations.
Information about how to make an Armed Forces Service Complaint.
There is strong commitment to maintaining the overall health and wellbeing of service personnel - even after they have left the services.
Bill to renew the Armed Forces Act 2006, update elements of the armed forces disciplinary system and make some further provisions.
Information about how military personnel and their families can get more support and extra help from Defence Transition Services throughout career when leaving the armed forces.
The Veterans Welfare Service Northern Ireland (VWS NI) provides information and practical support to veterans and their families either directly or through advocacy to third party organisations and statutory bodies.
The Month of the Military Child each April celebrates Service children.
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