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Useful Information

This area has information on Values and Standards, the Military Covenant, Equality and Diversity and Discipline and Military Law.

The Army must be manned with well-motivated men and women, individually trained to meets its many and varied requirements.  At the same time, the Army must satisfy its legal obligations as well as its own desire to be a considerate and respected employer, maximising the potential of its personnel and being a career of choice. 

Bullet PointValues and Standards - This is a general introduction to the Values and Standards of the British Army.

Bullet PointEquality and Diversity - The Army is fully committed to equality of opportunity. The Army’s Equal Opportunities Policy sets out to provide equal opportunities for all personnel within an environment free from all forms of discrimination, harassment and intimidation.

Bullet PointHuman Rights - The Human Rights Act (HRA) 1998 is one of the most significant pieces of constitutional legislation to be enacted in the United Kingdom. It incorporates into national law those parts of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) that concern individual rights and responsibilities. It is a provision of the HRA that all public authorities (which includes the Armed Forces) must act compatibly with the Articles of the ECHR.

Bullet PointDiscipline and Military Law - Military law and the enforcement of discipline in the Army, including: Summary Dealing, Courts Martial, the Standing Civilian Court, Army Legal Services, the Army substance misuse policy and compulsory drug testing programme.

Bullet PointSoldier Management - A Guide to Commanders - The Soldier Management Handbookis designed to assist commanders in the management of their soldiers.

Bullet PointElectoral Information for Members of Her Majesty's Armed Forces - Servicemen and women and spouses may register as Service voters by completing a yearly declaration form, which has to be returned to the relevant local council electoral registration office. 

Bullet PointStatistics - Statistics for Court Martials and Summary Dealings.

Bullet PointCommitment Bonus -Soldiers who join the Army on or after the 1 Apr 04 will receive the new commitment bonus, as a single payment of £5500 (gross), at a point determined by their Arm or Service Director.

Bullet PointBritish Armed Forces Federation (BAFF)