Conditions of Service

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Joseph Whitelegg        Unit 36 – Task 1        43006701

Describe the current conditions of service for two jobs within contrasting uniformed public services.

The role of an Army Officer involves acting both as leaders and managers of enlisted soldiers and are ultimately responsible for their welfare. Officers are to get the most out of their team’s talents, especially when the pressure is on and there is no room for errors.

The purpose of the army is defined in the Defense Diplomacy Mission, which says it is “To provide forces to meet the varied activities undertaken by the MOD to dispel hostility, build and maintain trust and assist in the development of democratically accountable armed forces, thereby making a significant contribution to conflict prevention and resolution.”

The British Army has both long and short-term objectives. One long-term objective is to defend the UK borders, protect the Queen and to strengthen international relationships and peace between and within countries. Not only do they defend the UK but they must also defend the UK’s interests such as, recourses like oil and other countries that need, or ask for assistance.

Depending on whether you would like to join the army as an undergraduate and acquire a sponsorship through university the salaries are as follows:

Salary

As the table shows, the salaries offered for Officers in the army are very welcoming.  As well as being paid highly, there are lots of other benefits to take advantage of such as adventure training in England and overseas, skills acquisition and a huge variety of different sports to get involved in.  As an officer the standard of living is very high. The army subsidises most things, so your cost of living is minimal.  Your daily meals are all provided for breakfast, noon and night. A small sum of just over three pounds a day is charged, unless you are on holiday or on tour when all living costs are free. Any monies you may have to pay for accommodation when working on tour or abroad plus any travelling costs are reimbursed.

Holidays – You are given twenty days leave per year, not including bank holidays and any extra leave that may be granted. However depending on the nature of your tour of duty or the requirements of your core or regiment, you may not always be granted leave.

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Benefits – There are extensive benefits offered upon joining the British Army.  From adventure training all around the world which is subsidised or even free depending on what and where it is.  You may participate in sporting events, representing the Army, anywhere in the world which is also paid for.

 The training is second to none. Higher learning at lower rates or education learning grants through the army are in place to add to any qualifications you may already have.

Every Army camp has a gym which is open all day to use whenever you have time to ...

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