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Information related to the Armed Forces Pension Schemes.

• Updated: 2 October 2025

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.

• Overview

  You can apply for either: your own records of service if you are, or have…

• Apply for your own records

  You can apply for your records if you are, or have been, a member of the…

• Apply for the records of a deceased serviceperson

  Records of service for the deceased are held by the Ministry of Defence…

• If you want to complain

  Write to the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Information Rights team if you want…

Guidance for recruiters on appointing candidates from a reserve list, and managing reserve list expiry.

• Updated: 8 May 2024

Use these forms when claiming an Armed Forces Pension. The life and personal accident insurance form is to be completed in accordance with 2021DIN01-62.

• Updated: 6 December 2024

How to apply for access to personal data held by the Ministry of Defence (MOD).

• Updated: 22 April 2024

Information about how to make an Armed Forces Service Complaint.

• Updated: 19 October 2023

Personal Accounts Delivery Authority was established as a non-departmental public body by the Pensions Act 2007. Its initial purpose was to provide advice and make recommendations to Government on the personal accounts policy.

• Updated: 15 April 2021

The United Kingdom Reserve Forces Association (UKRFA) promotes the efficiency of the reserve forces by providing opportunities for education, personal development and international experiences. UKRFA is part of the Ministry of Defence .

• Updated: 15 April 2021

Statistics for the UK armed forces and reserves, including detail on strength, intake, outflow, and demographic information.

• Updated: 25 September 2014

Information on childcare for Service families within the UK and overseas.

• Updated: 4 September 2025