Families feel the squeeze

In 2024, AFF, with the support of the other two families federations, ran a tri-service pay survey, which aimed to provide evidence directly from military families to the Armed Forces Pay Review Body. A tota...

Bra allowance

Did you know that eligible service personnel can claim up to £50 a year towards sports bras? This can be claimed via JPA under My Expenses. It’s a miscellaneous expense and should be claimed under ‘medical, ...

Focus on unit admin teams

Unit admin teams within the Adjutant General’s Corps Staff and Personnel Support branch AGC(SPS) are the backbone of the British Army’s administrative operations. Their primary role is to provide comprehensi...

Dealing with money troubles

By Paul Fox, Money and Pensions Service Financial troubles can strike any of us at different points in life, and most people have experienced money difficulties at some stage. Many scenarios can lend themse...

Rewards for service

AFF Money & Allowances Specialist Claire Hallam takes a look at the role of the army allowance team… The two-person allowance team that sits within remuneration policy is currently made up of Lieutenant ...

Boarding briefing – the financial impact

Every year many army families consider boarding school as an option to ensure their children’s education is not disrupted by the frequent moves that come with army life. When you’re thinking about all the opt...

Can I take my car on an overseas posting?

Families often ask AFF if they can take their car on an overseas posting if it has outstanding finance or if they have to pay it off before departing. The good news is that if your finance provider is a memb...

Claiming benefits abroad as an army family

AFF is often asked what benefits you may be able to claim or continue to claim overseas as a non-serving partner, if you’re trying to find work for example, or if you’re a single serving parent who needs help...

Boarding school funding facts

If you have a child at boarding school in the UK, then you may be able to claim School Children’s Visits (SCVs). These are available in both the UK and overseas to help with separation and reunite children wi...

Getting your finances in order

In terms of admin and finance, there’s a lot to prepare ahead of deployments, operations and exercises, so what do you need to think about when you’re spending time apart? AFF Money & Allowances Specialis...