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Sitrep July 5th 2012

Sitrep July 5th 2012

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SITREP July 5th

SITREP July 5th

 

There are big changes ahead for the Army with the loss of some units and the merger of others

 

But will the new shape of the British Army be the right one to secure an uncertain future?

 

The Territorial Army will increase its numbers but can the reserves really provide the support that’s needed?

 

And what impact will the news have on families ?

 

Find out in a special edition of Sitrep, today on BFBS

 

You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time)

Alternatively listen again on the website.

 

 

PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau

 

STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee

 

Interviews

 

General Sir Mike Jackson Tel

 

Col Richard Williams, former SAS Commander in Iraq and Afghanistan; and reserve forces  specialist

 

Doug Beattie (TA soldier):

 

From the Army Families Federation:  Catherine Spencier

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You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time)

Alternatively listen again on the website.

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Sitrep July 5th 2012

Released:

SITREP July 5th

SITREP July 5th

 

There are big changes ahead for the Army with the loss of some units and the merger of others

 

But will the new shape of the British Army be the right one to secure an uncertain future?

 

The Territorial Army will increase its numbers but can the reserves really provide the support that’s needed?

 

And what impact will the news have on families ?

 

Find out in a special edition of Sitrep, today on BFBS

 

You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time)

Alternatively listen again on the website.

 

 

PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau

 

STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee

 

Interviews

 

General Sir Mike Jackson Tel

 

Col Richard Williams, former SAS Commander in Iraq and Afghanistan; and reserve forces  specialist

 

Doug Beattie (TA soldier):

 

From the Army Families Federation:  Catherine Spencier

............................................................................................................

 

You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time)

Alternatively listen again on the website.

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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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