Policy Summary: Reframing the narrative on transition

The Understanding the Transition from Military to Civilian Life report (2025) identifies areas within Defence 
where in-career transition preparation could be strengthened to help ensure all Serving personnel and their families experience a successful transition into civilian life. Whilst we know the majority of Service personnel and their families make a successful transition, some do not. This report estimated the total cost of poor 
transition to government and the third sector in 2025 to be approximately £258m.