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contact
25/01/2019
ForcesWatch can also be contacted at: 5 Caledonian Road London N1 9DY 020 7837 2822 As the office is not staffed every day, its quicker to email. If you need a response and don’t hear from us, please feel free to resend your email.
The military in education & youth activities
14/01/2019
The UK armed forces visit thousands of schools each year. They offer career presentations, curriculum resources and other activities aimed at promoting the interests of the military and long-term recruitment. Since 2012, the Department for Education have promoted ‘military ethos’ programmes such as cadet units in state schools and ‘alternative provision with a military ethos’. … Read more
The military in society
ForcesWatch observe and respond to ways in which the military is being promoted as a normal part of everyday life. We believe that uncritical support for the armed forces stifles concerns about how young people are recruited and limits debate on alternatives to war. There is concern that some government initiatives, such as Armed Forces … Read more
our work
13/01/2019
Military recruitment and service Young people are not adequately supported to make an informed choice about enlistment, and a sanitised or glamourised view of military life and warfare is promoted. The armed forces target recruitment activities at children, and are involved in education and youth organisations. Military environments are not suited to recruits under the … Read more
Military recruitment & service
We look at the following issues: Young people are not adequately supported to make an informed choice about enlistment, and a sanitised or glamourised view of military life and warfare is promoted. The armed forces target recruitment activities at children, and are involved in education and youth organisations. Military environments are not suited to recruits … Read more
About ForcesWatch
12/01/2019
RAF100: A Short Counterhistory of Britain’s Air Force
20/12/2018
2018 has been the centenary year of the Royal Air Force. While many think of the RAF in the sepia tones of the Battle of Britain, and the RAF leans heavily on a mystique that sets it apart from the army and navy, there is far more to be said about the service. We explore the role it has played in the last 100 years in bringing the asymmetry of air power to conflicts with often devastating effect.
What is militarism?
08/11/2018
While militarism has long been a central dynamic in British history, it has current manifestations that are particular to the present day. We look at key aspects of ‘the new tide of militarisation’ in the UK and list further sources of information on everyday militarism.
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03/11/2018
#ResistMilitarism on Armed Forces Day 2018
In the run up to Armed Forces Day on 30 June we provide background information on how this and other public events are part of a concerted effort to increase general support for the military amongst the public, stifle criticism and recruit young people. We list events that challenge the militarism of Armed Forces Day with messages of peace and resistance.
White Poppies for Schools
22/10/2018
We have teamed up with the Peace Pledge Union to produce a White Poppy Schools Pack, which aims to explore Remembrance in a way that encourages critical thinking, and gives space for marginalised perspectives on war and peace.
The learning resource can be read online here, or purchased from the Peace Pledge Union as a bigger pack including white poppies and white poppy leaflets.
Training school pupils for the military and surveillance?
12/10/2018
With recent announcements about cadets in schools and Cyber Cadets, we critique government commissioned research and political thinking that could lead to a far wider introduction of cadets and the harnessing of young people into 'tackling security threats'.
Everyday Militarism poster
09/10/2018
This poster on Everyday Militarism (designed by Abbey Thornton and produced by Quakers in Britain) features many aspects of current militarism in the UK. It is a great way to spark off conversation about the roots of war and the kind of society we need to build peace. Available as a download, or to order and there is also an interactive version. It comes with discussion notes. See the poster and related resources
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