JSP Flashcards
Why is the importance of homes and families recognized for Service Personnel?
They are crucial for the wellbeing of Service Personnel, especially during sacrifices made in the UK and overseas.
What does Defence consider to best support Service Personnel?
Access to high quality subsidised accommodation in line with modern living standards.
How has the concept of ‘family’ and ‘modern home’ changed over time?
It has evolved, necessitating reflection in the accommodation provided.
What commitments are made regarding accommodation allocation?
- Improve fairness in allocation
- Enhance quality of accommodation
- Ensure best value for money
- Focus on sustainability
What is the purpose of gathering and using data about Service personnel?
To improve understanding of their use of Defence accommodation and support future strategy and policy development.
What is the goal of Defence regarding accommodation for Service personnel?
To ensure access to accommodation that supports both duties and private lives.
What is the Forces Help to Buy Scheme?
A policy allowing service personnel to borrow up to 50% of their salary, maximum £25,000 interest-free for property purchase.
What will the Defence Estate Optimisation Programme (DEOP) achieve?
Deliver a modern, right-sized estate with improved quality, maintenance, and reduced non-compliance.
What improvements have been made in Single Living Accommodation (SLA)?
Significant investment has led to improvements at multiple sites.
What guides the targeted improvements in SLA?
Recommendations from the National Audit Office and Public Accounts Committee.
What are the Defence Minimum Standards for SLA (DMS)?
Standards introduced to ensure consistent quality and improvements in Single Living Accommodation.
What must Defence accommodation policy focus on?
What matters most to the Service Personnel, including modernisation and sustainability.
What does the Defence Accommodation Strategy aim to reflect?
Modern lifestyles, working patterns, and support for the wellbeing of forces and their families.
What is necessary for the accommodation offer to be effective?
It needs to be agile and flexible to respond to emerging priorities and the Department’s Net Zero commitment.
What is the goal of ensuring policy, programmes, and projects work together?
To maximize efficiency and improve the management of existing accommodation.
What do the new standards in the Defence Accommodation Strategy set?
A baseline for ongoing improvements in the quality of accommodation.
Fill in the blank: The Forces Help to Buy Scheme allows service personnel to borrow up to ___ of their salary.
50%
True or False: The Defence Estate Optimisation Programme aims to increase the number of non-compliant facilities.
False
What does the accommodation policy need to target for future investment?
Condition and standards of accommodation.
