Review of the X-Factor 2023: Changes to Civilian Life

Abstract: This report has been produced by Incomes Data Research (IDR) for the Office of Manpower Economics (OME), on behalf of the Armed Forces Pay Review Body (AFPRB). The aim of …

Joining Forces A holistic approach to the resettlement of ex-Service personnel

Executive Summary: With a stalling European economy, housing shortages and a difficult local jobs market especially for younger people, the environment for Service Leavers (SL) is …

What Matters to Veterans?

Abstract: In 2017, there were an estimated 2.4 million UK Armed Forces Veterans residing in Great Britain1. Research suggests that although serving military personnel have …

Lifting Our Sights: Stakeholder Toolkit

Abstract: This toolkit supplements the Lifting Our Sights (LOS) research which investigates key trends and their potential for impact on Armed Forces leavers and their families in …

Lifting Our Sights: The Transition Journey

Abstract: This document presents the findings of the ethnographic research component of the wider ‘Lifting Our Sights’ foresight programme exploring future trends and their …

JSP 100 Defence Holistic Transition Policy - Part 1 & Part 2 Combined: Directive and Guidance

Summary: This policy brings together all the support we offer our people and their families in one place to aid their successful transition into civilian life at the end of their …

Military-to-civilian transition theories and frameworks

Abstract: This chapter describes the current status and utility of theories and frameworks that inform the complex work of supporting military personnel in their adaptation to life …

Advancing an understanding of the body amid transition from a military life

Abstract: In this article, we explore the process of transitions from a military life to a civilian life. Making use of the concepts offered by Dialogical Self Theory, we explore …

Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life: the Role of Mastery and Social Support

A survey was sent to all recently released Canadian Armed Forces members to examine their military to civilian transition experience and what resources are needed to ensure a …

'Changing Step': The transition from the Regular Army to civilian life and work

Abstract: The British Army has always recognized that the majority of their full-time personnel will leave the Army and move into other employment sectors before their formal …

Differences in Adjustment to Civilian Life between Male and Female Canadian Armed Forces Veterans

Abstract: This study adds to the literature on male/ female differences by focusing on the transition from military to civilian life in the context of the Canadian Armed Forces. …