The MOD does believe in Social Media and the Internet
A whirlwind guide to the MOD's social media footprint. We're not that much in the dark ages when it comes to being "convinced about the value of the internet".
- For a start, we're on Facebook.Happy to admit we don't have all the answers but we do run over 100 different Facebook pages and groups from within the MOD, including the single Services, their welfare units, our training establishments, recruitment activities and communicating from the battlefield.
Ministry of DefenceMinistry of Defence - The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is the United Kingdom government department responsible for implementation of government defence policy and is the headquarters of the British Armed Forces. | Facebook
Royal NavyRoyal Navy - For security reasons - please do not post future ship/submarine movements on the page. - General Information: This is now the official Royal Navy facebook page; it will be administered by the RN Internet team.
British ArmyBritish Army - This is the official Facebook presence for the British Army. The page is maintained by the Army Web Team based at Headquarters Land Forces in Andover, UK. Visit us at | Facebook
Royal Air ForceRoyal Air Force - This is the official Royal Air Force facebook page. Please visit us at | Facebook- We have senior military spokespeople reporting on operations.
UK Military OperationsUK Military Operations - This is the official page for Major General Nick Pope, the Chief of Defence Staff's Strategic Communications Officer and Ministry of Defence spokesman on military operations. - Activities: Daily physical training. I’ve foregone team sports (rugby and hockey) and now spend my time on a rowing machine, cross-trainer or exercise bike....and we run one of the most popular Facebook pages in UK government...
Armed Forces DayArmed Forces Day - Armed Forces Day will be on Saturday 25 June 2011 Visit the Armed Forces Day website: Follow us on Twitter: | Facebook- On Twitter, we have a few accounts including daily updates from operational and non-operational theatres.
- ...and our main Twitter account is widely followed...
- Then, we have a few YouTube channels as well, such as Defence Headquarters and the British Army.
- Then, there's our flickr channels that carry some of the most iconic and award-winning pictures.
We have some great bloggers.
The Official British Army Blog
Lieutenant Colonel Tim Purbrick, the spokesman for Task Force Helmand, blogs about visiting the British Embassy in Kabul and a good week for Helmand. The Entente Cordiale arrived in Task Force Helmand in the shape of Lieutenant Colonel Hervé Pierre of the French Marines who is about to become the Military Assistant to the Chief of the French Army Staff in Paris.
UK Forces AfghanistanThe NATO-led operation in Afghanistan is receiving vital help from a small contingent of British soldiers from Germany. 7 Signal Regiment's 232 Squadron from Elmpt on the Dutch border are still in the early stages of a six-month tour of duty in the Afghan capital, Kabul.- including an RAF airman who is currently telling his story about life in Afghanistan.
Rafairman's Blog
It's odd how you can find small and surprising pleasures in the oddest of places. Here in the Check Point conditions are a little basic.- And last, but by no means, least; we encourage our past and current serving and civilian personnel to use the internet and social media safely and responsibly.
Personal Security OnlineSocial networking sites are great for keeping in touch with family and friends, and letting the world know what you're up to. The Online Engagement Guidelines make it clear that we encourage the safe and responsible use of social networking sites, but we have provided some further guidance on this site to help you stay safe and think about what you post online.
