Military trauma and orthopaedics experience of the UK COVID-19 pandemic: a lesson in versatility and how it can influence our deployed role

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated unprecedented change within the NHS. Some medical staff have been deployed into unfamiliar roles, while others have been exposed to …

Marching Boots to Business Suits: Military Veteran Human Capital in Nonmilitary Organizations

Abstract: Firms increasingly leverage unique sources of human capital to remain competitive in dynamic, complex, and global markets. One source of often sought but underutilized …

BIS Research Paper Number 78 - Armed Forces Basic Skills Longitudinal Study: Executive Summary

Abstract: The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)1 and the Ministry of Defence (MOD), commissioned the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) …

How are Institutions of Higher Education Implementing First-Year Transition Courses for Veterans?

Abstract: To better support veterans in their transition from the military to college, current literature recommends the use of a first-year transition course. However, it does not …

Transition and the Troubled Giant: Opportunities for Colleges and Universities to Invest in Veterans

Abstract: Veterans are entering higher education in large numbers. Some colleges have prepared a welcoming, supportive environment, while others have not. A recent national study …

Faculty Advising and Student Veterans: Adventures in Applying Research and Training

Abstract: Research consistently finds that high quality academic advising, particularly from faculty advisors, contributes to student veterans’ success at universities. Drawing …

Farming and Veterans - Why Agricultural Programs Resonate with Returning Combatants

Abstract: Farming is one of the oldest professions, probably about as old as soldiering. Historically, the two were often interlinked, even in the recent story of the birth and …

How to capitalise on military talent: employers' toolkit

Abstract: With around 385,0001 members of the Armed Forces community living in Wales we know the value of their contribution to the Welsh way of life. We know the majority of …

An Investigation into the Transferable Skills of Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) in the Defence Forces of Ireland (Army Only) on Retirement

Abstract: The Irish Defence Forces currently employs approximately 8,750 personnel, with some 7,300 employed in the army. Approximately 3,139 Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) have …

Beyond Frontiers: The Critical Role of Cross-Cultural Competence in the Military

Abstract: Cross-cultural competence (3C) has been conceptualized in many ways, but most definitions center on the ability to quickly understand and effectively act in a culture …

BIS Research Paper Number 78: Armed Forces Basic Skills Longitudinal Study: Part 1

Abstract: The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)1 and the Ministry of Defence (MOD), commissioned the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) …

Military Occupation and Post-Military Employment and Income Outcomes

Abstract: Some occupations are unique to the military and therefore members who serve in these occupations could have poor post-military employment and earnings outcomes. This …