This task has been broken down in order for you to gain the maximum grade available. You will explain how the current commitments especially in Afghanistan are likely to impact on the United Kingdom’s ability to assume the world role that it has in the past. The analysis is to include projections of how the Armed Forces are likely to operate in the future and the likely affects of this on Armed Forces personnel.
Proforma's are available in CRL/Yr12/PS/Unit 20/AO3
AO3a - World Map
You are to produce a poster of exactly where the British Army is currently deployed providing as much detail as possible around a world map. You should add where they are stationed, potential regiments involved, the job they are doing and why they are then. Examples may include conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as Peacekeeping in Cyprus and Germany.
AO3b - Gathering Material for Article
During this section of the task you will be completing a number of worksheets to gain information on how the war in Afghanistan is impacting on the Armed Forces ability to become a major superpower. This information will then be used to write a magazine article on this subject. You will research what impact the war in Afghanistan is having on the Armed Forces (overstretched resources, continued feasebility and public perception), how will the Armed Forces utilize its troops in the near future (involvement of coalitions) and the effects this has on Army Personnel (recruitment and retention).
AO3c - Creating Article
Using the worksheets and gathered materials from AO3b you are to write a magazine article encompassing the affects of being involved in a major operation during times of financial constraint. You must utilize a wide range of examples in order to pass.
