Armed Forces Covenant

A Step-By-Step Guide

The Armed Forces Covenant is a voluntary pledge organisations can take to demonstrate their support for the Armed Forces community. Here’s a step-by-step guide for your organisation, to sign the Covenant: 

Step 1: Familiarize Yourself with the Covenant

  • Read the Covenant document to understand the two core principles: 
    • No member of the Armed Forces community faces disadvantages in public and commercial services compared to other citizens. 
    • Special consideration may be appropriate for some members, especially the injured or bereaved. 

Step 2: Express Your Interest

  • Visit the official website and navigate to the “Sign the Covenant” section.
  • Click on the “Sign the Covenant” button. 

Step 3: Complete the Online Form

  • The online form will request basic information about your organization, such as: 
    • Name and contact details 
    • Size and sector 
    • Website (optional) 
  • You’ll also be asked to confirm your agreement with the Covenant’s principles. 

Step 4: Craft Your Specific Pledge (Optional)

  • While signing the Covenant demonstrates your general support, you can go a step further by creating a specific pledge outlining how your organization will uphold the Covenant’s principles. 
  • This is entirely optional, but it can showcase your commitment and attract potential employees from the Armed Forces community. 

Step 5: Submit Your Application

  • Once you’ve completed the online form (and your optional specific pledge), submit your application electronically. Email a copy of the document, company website, company registration number and company head office address to afcovenant@rfca.mod.uk 

Step 6: Confirmation and Next Steps

  • The Ministry of Defence will review your application. Upon approval, you’ll receive confirmation and access to resources for promoting your signed Covenant. 

Additional Considerations:

  • Signing Ceremony (Optional): While not mandatory, you can organize a signing ceremony to publicly announce your commitment. Consider inviting a representative from the Armed Forces. 

By following these steps, you can demonstrate its support for the Armed Forces community through signing the Armed Forces Covenant. Remember, even small gestures can make a big difference!