Rhine Garrison Service Community Official Guide - Method Publishing

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The Army Families Federation (AFF) is an independent organisation that provides a
unique two-way communications link between the British Army and its families.
AFF works hard to improve the quality of life for all Army families, and ensure that
they are in no way disadvantaged because they ‘follow the flag’. AFF represents all
members of a soldier’s family (including partners and wider family) and is recognised
as their representative voice. AFF is consulted by the military, politicians, the media
and national organisations on issues concerning Army families.
Where to find AFF
AFF can be found wherever there are Army families in the world. The hub of the
network is AFF Central Office at Andover (Hampshire), and there are AFF Branches
in Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Germany and Cyprus, with volunteers in overseas
locations.
AFF operates through a network of Co-ordinators who listen to and represent the
views and concerns of Army families to the policy makers.
AFF Co-ordinators can also help families with their individual issues. They can provide
advocacy for families and signpost to the best professional organisation to provide
assistance.
Specialists
AFF employs five Specialists who each concentrate on a particular area of concern for
Army families, and deal with all aspects of that subject for AFF. The areas covered by
the AFF Specialists are
• Education, Childcare and Adult Learning
• Employment and Training Specialist
• Foreign and Commonwealth
• Housing
• TA and Reserve Forces
These Specialists represent AFF at all relevant meetings with outside agencies, and
offer guidance and information to families with queries or concerns in their subject.
Contact details are as below:
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