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Regional / national dimension
The British Armed Forces are deployed at various locations around the world in over 80 countries. There is representation from single or small groups of military advisers (the majority) to full operational deployments. The frequency and length of a posting depends on job and rank, varying from 4-6 months for an operational detachment (e.g. with the RAF) to up to 4 years for a staff posting (e.g. with the Army).
MoD civil servants work in establishments all over the United Kingdom and overseas. Large concentrations of MoD staff are based in London, Bristol, Portsmouth, Glasgow, Gloucester, Bath, Salisbury and Andover, but there are smaller units in many locations.
Source: MoD website – Equal Opportunities in the Armed Forces 2004 (current information is available on the MoD website) and RAF careers website - working overseas 2004 (for current information on working overseas go to the RAF careers website)
Civilian personnel by Government Office Region, 2003-2004
Note:
1. Changes are calculated from the unrounded data and so may differ slightly from the differences between the rounded data.
2. Includes those temporarily absent or on long-term sick leave.
Source: DASA National Statistics website 2004, table 2.3
For the number of service and civilian personnel by global region see the DASA National Statistics website 2004.
Click here for a map that shows the countries around the world where the British Army has its troops deployed either on operational tours or major training exercises.
Click here for RAF stations in the UK.
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