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Armed Forces Manning Figures Released
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Source: MoD
Latest Armed Forces manning figures released
The Ministry of Defence has today, Thursday 23 August 2007, published the official manning figures for the Army, Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force.
Provisional figures show that as at 1 July 2007, the total trained strength for the Royal Navy was 94.7 per cent manned against a target of 36,720. At the same date, the RAF was 94.3 per cent manned against a target of 45,020. The Army's trained strength is 97.6 per cent against a requirement of 101,800 as at 1 April 2007.
It is not possible to provide the figures for the Army for 1 July 2007 in the August quarterly report. The records have been transferred on to the new Joint Personnel Administration system (JPA) and require further data validation before they comply with National Statistic guidelines. However the figures for 1 April 2007 do provide the first validated statistics for the Army under the new JPA system. The intention is that the July figures will be published in the next quarterly report.
Minister of State for the Armed Forces, Bob Ainsworth, said:
"These official National Statistics show that recruitment into the Royal Navy and RAF remains strong in the demanding conditions of a buoyant economy. Voluntary outflow rates also continue to be stable. We know that there are shortages in pinch point areas but we are taking action where we can to reduce the pressure.
"The Armed Forces recruited 97% of the target last year, which is 1,210 more people than the previous year. We continue to make a determined effort to recruit high quality people into the Armed Forces.
"It's important that we publish accurate statistics in full, when they are complete and not before then. It's also vital that we uphold our obligation to publish statistics in line with national guidelines.
"JPA is a new, modern tri-service system designed to simplify administration and provide a high-quality personnel service to our people. At unit level, we know exactly how many people we have, how much they're getting paid and what they are doing. Our top priority while JPA is being rolled out, is getting people paid the right amount, on time."
By April 2008, we expect to be able to publish the Army statistics at the same time as those for the RAF and Royal Navy. Until then, the Army figures will be released three months later than the quarterly statistics.
JPA is accessible from anywhere in the world and allows individuals to update, on-line, certain pieces of personal information, such as bank details and their home address. JPA also allows individuals to access their pay statements, apply for leave, submit travel, allowances and expense claims and undertake other basic personnel tasks.
Transferring all Army records was a huge task. The records have been transferred on to the new administration system, however there is still outstanding data validation to be done before the latest Army figures comply with National Statistic guidelines. The Defence Analytical Services Agency are still validating Army data and we would be failing in our duty if we released data to the public that was not adequately validated.
April 2007 was the first ever tri-Service pay run for the Armed Forces, resulting in a 99.2% accuracy rate and figures for both May and June have achieved over 99.5% accuracy.
JPA is a major business change programme (similar to the People Programme for civilians) and one of the most complex business change projects to be undertaken in either the private or public sector. The supporting computer software application is one of the largest Oracle HR implementations worldwide
At a Departmental level, JPA will help produce a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the size and shape of the Armed Forces for the first time, with data captured only once at source and transmitted electronically with minimal intervention. There is still validation work to be done in this area but over time the data within JPA will build up to provide the Department with a rich supply of management information to support operational decisions and the development of evidence-based policy.
The JPA system was introduced to the RAF at the end of March 2006 and to the Royal Navy at the end of October 2006. Due to the size of these two services, DASA were able to track the information for the manning figures. Due to the much larger size and complex structure of the Army, this was not possible in the timescales available.
Due to the introduction of JPA all data from the 1 July 2007 are currently provisional and subject to review.
The total Armed Forces manning requirement has decreased due to previously announced restructuring across the Services. This restructuring is designed to improve capability and flexibility in order to meet the demands of current and future operations.
All figures and percentages exclude the Home Service battalions of the Royal Irish Regiment and Reservists mobilised for service.
Armed Forces Manning Figures Released
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Source: MoD
Latest Armed Forces manning figures released
The Ministry of Defence has today, Thursday 23 August 2007, published the official manning figures for the Army, Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force.
Provisional figures show that as at 1 July 2007, the total trained strength for the Royal Navy was 94.7 per cent manned against a target of 36,720. At the same date, the RAF was 94.3 per cent manned against a target of 45,020. The Army's trained strength is 97.6 per cent against a requirement of 101,800 as at 1 April 2007.
It is not possible to provide the figures for the Army for 1 July 2007 in the August quarterly report. The records have been transferred on to the new Joint Personnel Administration system (JPA) and require further data validation before they comply with National Statistic guidelines. However the figures for 1 April 2007 do provide the first validated statistics for the Army under the new JPA system. The intention is that the July figures will be published in the next quarterly report.
Minister of State for the Armed Forces, Bob Ainsworth, said:
"These official National Statistics show that recruitment into the Royal Navy and RAF remains strong in the demanding conditions of a buoyant economy. Voluntary outflow rates also continue to be stable. We know that there are shortages in pinch point areas but we are taking action where we can to reduce the pressure.
"The Armed Forces recruited 97% of the target last year, which is 1,210 more people than the previous year. We continue to make a determined effort to recruit high quality people into the Armed Forces.
"It's important that we publish accurate statistics in full, when they are complete and not before then. It's also vital that we uphold our obligation to publish statistics in line with national guidelines.
"JPA is a new, modern tri-service system designed to simplify administration and provide a high-quality personnel service to our people. At unit level, we know exactly how many people we have, how much they're getting paid and what they are doing. Our top priority while JPA is being rolled out, is getting people paid the right amount, on time."
By April 2008, we expect to be able to publish the Army statistics at the same time as those for the RAF and Royal Navy. Until then, the Army figures will be released three months later than the quarterly statistics.
JPA is accessible from anywhere in the world and allows individuals to update, on-line, certain pieces of personal information, such as bank details and their home address. JPA also allows individuals to access their pay statements, apply for leave, submit travel, allowances and expense claims and undertake other basic personnel tasks.
Transferring all Army records was a huge task. The records have been transferred on to the new administration system, however there is still outstanding data validation to be done before the latest Army figures comply with National Statistic guidelines. The Defence Analytical Services Agency are still validating Army data and we would be failing in our duty if we released data to the public that was not adequately validated.
April 2007 was the first ever tri-Service pay run for the Armed Forces, resulting in a 99.2% accuracy rate and figures for both May and June have achieved over 99.5% accuracy.
JPA is a major business change programme (similar to the People Programme for civilians) and one of the most complex business change projects to be undertaken in either the private or public sector. The supporting computer software application is one of the largest Oracle HR implementations worldwide
At a Departmental level, JPA will help produce a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the size and shape of the Armed Forces for the first time, with data captured only once at source and transmitted electronically with minimal intervention. There is still validation work to be done in this area but over time the data within JPA will build up to provide the Department with a rich supply of management information to support operational decisions and the development of evidence-based policy.
The JPA system was introduced to the RAF at the end of March 2006 and to the Royal Navy at the end of October 2006. Due to the size of these two services, DASA were able to track the information for the manning figures. Due to the much larger size and complex structure of the Army, this was not possible in the timescales available.
Due to the introduction of JPA all data from the 1 July 2007 are currently provisional and subject to review.
The total Armed Forces manning requirement has decreased due to previously announced restructuring across the Services. This restructuring is designed to improve capability and flexibility in order to meet the demands of current and future operations.
All figures and percentages exclude the Home Service battalions of the Royal Irish Regiment and Reservists mobilised for service.