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Integrated Operating Concept; HMS Queen Elizabeth; NHS & Military

Integrated Operating Concept; HMS Queen Elizabeth; NHS & Military

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The Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir Nicholas Carter,

The Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir Nicholas Carter, has set out the 'Integrated Operating Concept' this week. It's been described as the most significant shift in military thinking in generations. What is it and what impact could it have on the armed forces in the future?

The new carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, is to join a major NATO exercise from this weekend. We hear from a former Naval commander.

What’s the best way to improve NHS services for serving armed forces families and veterans?

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Integrated Operating Concept; HMS Queen Elizabeth; NHS & Military

Released:

The Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir Nicholas Carter,

The Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir Nicholas Carter, has set out the 'Integrated Operating Concept' this week. It's been described as the most significant shift in military thinking in generations. What is it and what impact could it have on the armed forces in the future?

The new carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, is to join a major NATO exercise from this weekend. We hear from a former Naval commander.

What’s the best way to improve NHS services for serving armed forces families and veterans?

Follow us @bfbssitrep

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Award winning Sitrep brings you discussion and analysis on defence, foreign policy and the stories affecting the British Forces. Presented by Kate Gerbeau, with expert analysis from Professor Michael Clarke.

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Sitrep May 14th 2009
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Sitrep May 14th 2009

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Why does the MoD have such problem with its equipment; do warriors get enough exercise; why the government won’t allow Iraqi interpreters into the UK; the real reason why Washington has sacked the ISAF general; the real reason why Pakistan is at long last facing up to Taliban; why the UN is front-runner for the 2009 Really Useless award; And piracy – how is the ransom money handed over, by whom and to whom? Oh, and do you know why sailors say aye aye....? 

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Sitrep May 7th 2009
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Sitrep May 7th 2009

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This week's programme looks at the future of Devonport Naval Base, as well as the growing crisis in the border regions of Pakistan...

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Sitrep April 30th 2009
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Sitrep April 30th 2009

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Iraq dominates this week, but Christopher Lee and guests also look at Britain's new policy on Afghanistan and Pakistan...

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