Defence Direction and Guidance for Training and Education - Volume 9: Elective Education (V5)

Abstract: The Ministry of Defence promotes lifelong learning among members of the Armed Forces, and this is encouraged through the Learning Credit schemes. This document details …

Socio-cultural dynamics in gender and military contexts: Seeking and understanding change

Abstract: Today, changing the culture of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is a high priority so that all members feel respected and included and do not experience discrimination, …

“You Don’t Want to Be a Candidate for Punishment”: a Qualitative Analysis of LGBT Service Member “Outness”

Abstract Introduction: Policies regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) military service members in the U.S. have changed dramatically over the last nine years. …

Support for Transgender Military Service from Active Duty United States Military Personnel

Abstract:  Introduction: Most transgender individuals are banned from serving in and joining the U.S. military. Historically, exclusions and limits have been placed on women, …

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 …

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Service Members: Life After Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

This article reviews the literature on the health care needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender service members, identifies research gaps about these healthcare needs and …

Veterans' Transition Review: Follow-up Report: October 2017

Summary: This 2017 report follows-up on the original, The Veteran's Transition Review, published in 2014. As per the annual updates, this report and provides an update on the …

MOD Future Accommodation Model Survey: 2016

Abstract: This statistical release provides tri-Service results from the Future Accommodation Model Survey 2016. Following the 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) …

Veterans' Transition Review: Second Follow-up Report: November 2016

Summary: This 2016 report follows-up on the original, The Veteran's Transition Review, published in 2014. As per the annual updates, this report and provides an update on the …

Information-sharing in services for military personnel in transition to civilian life

Abstract: An analysis of policy and practice documents on information-sharing in the transition of military personnel into civilian life finds (1) a complex transition pathway …

Diversifying the Uniform? The Participation of Minority Ethnic Personnel in the British Armed Services

Abstract: This article considers the pressures on the British armed services to increase the participation of minority ethnic groups and assesses recent government policy on this …

Exploring the impact of parental post-traumatic stress disorder on military family children: A review of the literature

Abstract: The number of UK service personnel who have a diagnosis of PTSD is unclear, but there has been a recent increase in referrals to services for PTSD symptomology. It is …