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Find a BFPO number, send mail to and from British forces personnel and their families
You can use the British Forces Post Office (BFPO) to send a letter or…
You can only use the enduring families free mail service to send things to…
You must: use a printed address label or write the address clearly in…
You must complete a customs declaration if you’re sending a parcel. Write…
The cost of using British Forces Post Office (BFPO) depends on the size…
Not all UK online retailers are able to send things to a BFPO address.…
You cannot send some items in BFPO mail, including: alcohol arms and…
You can send letters (also known as ‘blueys’) and parcels for free to…
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The giant silhouettes of soldiers have been used to create a new public art installation in Wiltshire to inform and educate the public about the dangers of accessing military land.
The Army Base Repair Organisation (ABRO) was an executive agency of the MOD. It provided engineering, repair and re-manufacturing services to the Armed Forces and also to the police and some local councils.
Find out about UK forces in Afghanistan
Find out about military instructor training and personal development courses, provided by BMATT (CZ), to promote international co-operation.
Find out about all the amenities available at Dhekelia Station in Cyprus: from recreational and medical through to schools and education.
Find out about Ayios Nikolaos Station, accommodation, medical facilities, education, amenities and recreation.
Details of the medals awarded to serving members of the armed forces, veterans and MOD employees; and who can receive them.
Get military records of service for the Royal Navy (including Royal Marines), British Army and Royal Air Force - who can apply, how long it takes, cost, how to apply.
Find out about legacy health, recognition, return to civilian life, support from the voluntary sector, commemoration and payment schemes.
Form to be used to apply by post for a Voter Authority Certificate.
Management of British armed forces casualties and compassionate cases 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Information and guidance on applying for the Armed Forces Bereavement Scholarship Scheme.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Wikeley on 1 July 2024
How to apply for British citizenship if you're a British overseas citizen, protected person, subject, national or overseas territories citizen - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application.
Apply for financial help to pay for university, higher and further education if one of your parents died while serving in the armed forces - who can apply, how much you can get, how to apply, how long it takes
Use these forms when claiming an Armed Forces Pension. The life and personal accident insurance form is to be completed in accordance with 2021DIN01-62.
An overview of voting in the UK, including voting in person, postal and proxy voting, and voting if you're abroad.
Information and forms to request personal data held by the MOD for current or former civilian staff or members of the armed forces.
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