‘You’re in Your Own Time Now’: Understanding Current Experiences of Transition to Civilian Life in Scotland
Abstract: An informal mentor system, recognistion of qualifications from non-UK nationals and further support for the families of serving personnel are among several recommendations made by a new report looking at the transition of veterans and their families to civilian life in Scotland. The report provides a detailed account of the Armed Forces milieu in Scotland set against developments and future plans for the expansion of several bases across the country. This set the scene for the study and allowed for an improved understanding of the implications and the outcomes of the study and how findings may be applied.
Abstract: A better understanding of the weaknesses and strengths of the military’s racial grievance reporting and redress system is needed to understand where and how it can be improved to encourage racial grievance reporting, facilitate timely and effective responses, and promote a more inclusive environment to better support the careers, satisfaction, and well-being of minority service members. The authors identified gaps, ambiguities, inconsistencies, and reported problems in the military racial grievance system through an examination of policies and structures and offered recommendations to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in the armed forces.