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08/09/2026

Launch announcement for AFCAS 2027
The HQ Air Occupational Psychology Team would like to announce that the 2027 RAF AFCAS launches on 8th Sep 26 and runs until 1st Feb 27. Look out for your email invitation!

A Message from DCAS
“The Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey provides one of the most important opportunities for you to share your views, experiences, and priorities. Your feedback directly informs decisions at every level of the organisation and helps shape the policies, investment and actions that affect Service life. We have seen positive progress in several areas, but we know there is more to do.
I strongly encourage you to take part if invited. Your voice matters, your views are heard, and your contribution is essential to building a stronger Royal Air Force for the future”
AFCAS refreshed

The survey is now shorter, clearer and easier to complete, while continuing to focus on the issues that matter most to Service personnel.

Around 40% fewer questions

✅ Focused on fewer, higher-priority topics
✅ Duplicate content removed
✅ Single-Service content better aligned
✅ Clearer, more relevant questions
✅ New content reflecting today's Armed Forces
About the survey
AFCAS allows you to speak directly to the Air Force Main Board. You can tell them what's good and bad with Service life from your perspective. DCAS, as the People Champion, uses your feedback to develop and deliver an offer that reflects RAF requirements.
Your views are critical and the greater the number of survey respondents, the more evidence the RAF has to drive through the changes you want.
• AFCAS is sent to a randomly selected representative sample of personnel (to reduce survey burden).
• Those that complete it are representing the views of personnel across the RAF.
• AFCAS is 100% confidential.
• AFCAS is a way for you to share honest feedback.
Your Voice. Your Service. Your AFCAS.
Take part in the refreshed AFCAS and help shape the future of Service life.
Further information: Please contact: [email protected]

02/09/2026

Be the voice of Service families in your areaDIO is launching Regional Experience Committees (RECs) across the UK, bringing together Service family volunteers who are passionate about improving housing services and ensuring family voices are heard.
This is an exciting opportunity to become a Service Family Customer Representative for your region to help influence positive change in military housing. By joining, you will play an important role in highlighting local issues, identifying opportunities for improvement and sharing what matters most to Service families.
As a member of your REC, you will work alongside other representatives and key figures within DIO to provide constructive feedback, discuss common themes and challenges, and represent the lived experiences of families in your area.
To read more about the role and how to apply, click link in comments below 👇

https://defencehomes.mod.gov.uk/2026/08/27/be-the-voice-of-service-families-in-your-area/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUFJBFwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR72XLTIbCgFXiL3RvV9pRvF-6HYbnJnX9q6-tIQvi14fJPIdB2M4QB4CED3yg_aem_9pw2C1aDBsSxabfdSoa2ew

02/09/2026

Give Us Time: Autumn and Winter breaks
The latest Give Us Time breaks include:
Letham Feus, Scotland
14–18 Sept | Sleeps 4 | HOT TUB
Hayling Island, near Portsmouth
28 Sept–2 Oct | Sleeps 6 | Silver Grade
Sand Le Mere, East Yorkshire
5–9 Oct | Sleeps 6
Bowland Fell, North Yorkshire
12–16 Oct | Sleeps 6
Stowford Farm Meadows, Devon
Camping available all weekends in September
The RV, Falmouth
Dates available in November & December
To find out more please go to: https://bookings.giveustime.org.uk/

26/08/2026

Civil Service Post Vancacy: Army - Regimental Secretary
Grantham, NG31 7TE
Closes Tuesday 8th September 2026
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25/08/2026

Defence Children Services students celebrate 2026 exam results 📣

Students at Defence Children Services secondary schools have been celebrating throughout August, with many progressing to university, military careers and apprenticeships. Read more about this year's results at Queen Victoria School, King Richard School and St John's School:

Defence Children Services students celebrate 2026 exam results 👇
https://dcs.school/2026/08/21/dcs-students-celebrate-2026-exam-results/

18/08/2026

Give Us Time Welfare update for September 2026

Give Us Time remaining September breaks are all available on the website, with the exception of the Kidlandlee break, which is booked on email. [email protected]
Booking is on a first come first served basis, and the cost of accommodation only is covered – families will be required to pay for their travel, food, entertainment etc.
👉 https://giveustime.org.uk/

11/08/2026

Tattershall Castle – Tales & Tower Secrets

Saturday 15 Aug 26

1130 – 1300 hrs or 1300 – 1500 hrs

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/tattershall-castle/events/deea35fe-b696-46bb-917a-94c3255df684

10/08/2026

An article has been published to signpost and promote a Radio 4 Money Box special on Armed Forces Finances, which recently aired :
defnet: https://modgovuk.sharepoint.com/.../BBC-special-Our-Offer...

Defence Connect: https://jive.defencegateway.mod.uk/docs/DOC-1368506
In the special episode which aired on 29th July, Money Box explored what this means for our people and the challenges they can face.

It also looked at what Defence is doing to keep improving the offer.
You can listen to the Armed Forces Finances Money Box episode now on BBC Sounds - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002zhs2?fbclid=IwY2xjawTm4T1wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5iHJqEwaC-AcEJkeNZsTobiePb5GwDMb5hFL_8HsBa0hP6qeldWHocXUfGwg_aem_EUxH8LPG3PyLo95gkMlI4A

10/08/2026

🏐Little Troopers Football Adventure Day – Lincoln City FC

Littles Troopers fully funded All Together Football Adventure Days taking place this August.

We have an event at Lincoln City FC and still have some spaces available!!!!!

All information, including details of how to apply, can be found 👇
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7XLHZC3

07/08/2026

2026 Reserves Continuous Attitude Survey

The results from the 2026 Reserves Continuous Attitude Survey (ResCAS) were published on, 6th Aug 2026.

4,587 responses were received representing an overall Tri-Service response rate of 24%.

A detailed breakdown of the Tri-Service results can be found on the gov.uk website here.

The RAF reports are available for internal viewing on the HQ Air Occupational Psychology sharepoint site if you have access to MODNET.

Speaking about the RAF’s ResCAS results, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, AM Paul Lloyd said:
“The 2026 Reserves Continuous Attitude Survey (ResCAS) provides an important insight into the experiences, views and priorities of our Volunteer and Regular Reserve personnel. It is an important tool that helps us shape policy, priorities, and future investment across the Reserve enterprise, so I would like to thank everyone who took the time to complete it. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us understand where we are performing well and, just as importantly, where we must improve. It will continue to inform meaningful and practical improvements across the RAF Reserves…..
Thank you for your continued service, your honesty in providing feedback and your dedication to delivering operational effect. We are listening, and we remain committed to building an even stronger and more engaged Reserve force for the future. There is no doubt that the RAF Reserves are a critical and integral element of our Whole Force, and the contribution you make to UK Defence is recognised and valued by RAF senior leadership.”
HQ Air Occupational Psychology team would like to take this opportunity to thank those of you who took the time to complete the survey this year. The more responses we receive the more robust the evidence will be to drive through the changes you want to see.

If you have any questions about the survey or the results, please contact the HQ Air Occupational Psychology Team at: [email protected]