JSP 464 tri-service accommodation regulations volume 1: Service family accommodation (SFA) and substitute service family accommodation – UK and overseas part 1: Directive

Abstract: People lie at the heart of operational capability; attracting and retaining the right numbers of capable, motivated individuals to deliver Defence outputs is critical. This is dependent upon maintaining a credible and realistic offer that earns and retains the trust of people in Defence. In order to achieve this, all personnel must be confident that, not only will they be treated fairly, but also that their families will be treated properly and that Service veterans and their dependants will be respected and appropriately supported. It is a condition of service in recognition of their inherently mobile lifestyles, frequently remote bases and terms of service, that Regular Service (including FTRS(FC)) personnel are provided with high quality subsidised accommodation, which is a fundamental part of the overall package for Service personnel, which can take the form, subject to PStatCat and individual circumstances, of either publicly provided family or single accommodation (or an appropriate substitute) either at or within an appropriate distance from their duty unit or an appropriate allowances package. JSP 464 is the authoritative policy and guidance for the provision of Service Family Accommodation (SFA) and Substitute Service Family Accommodation (SSFA) both in the UK and Overseas.

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