SITREP July 5th

There are big changes ahead for the Army with the loss of some units and the merger of others

But will the new shape of the British Army be the right one to secure an uncertain future?

The Territorial Army will increase its numbers but can the reserves really provide the support that’s needed?

And what impact will the news have on families ?

Find out in a special edition of Sitrep, today on BFBS

You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time)

Alternatively listen again on the website.

PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau

STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee

Interviews

General Sir Mike Jackson Tel

Col Richard Williams, former SAS Commander in Iraq and Afghanistan; and reserve forces  specialist

Doug Beattie (TA soldier):

From the Army Families Federation:  Catherine Spencier

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You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time)

Alternatively listen again on the website.