How serious are serious games?
Following on from the DTR's investigation, Professor Robert Stone assesses the role of serious games in the defence training area, and the use of simulation for future defence applications.

Salary sacrifice = savings
Lucy Jones, Education and Childcare Specialist at the Army Families Federation, offers insight into the Armed Forces Childcare Voucher Scheme and the potential benefits of the system for Service spouses.

Flying solo
The human element will play an important role in the operation of UAVs, but there are skills and training challenges to consider, the RAF's Air Commodore Chris Coulls tells Matthew D'Arcy.

Debt of gratitude, duty of care
Considering comments from under Secretary of State for Defence Derek Twigg, DMJ examines the importance and availability of support for veterans of the Armed Forces.

At the centre of excellence?
Assessing the merits of joint training as proposed by the DTR, DMJ considers how the Directorate General Training and Education is meeting the needs of a tri-Service operating environment.

Prospects, progress, performance
Rear Admiral Neil Latham, outgoing Commandant of the Defence College of Management and Technology at Shrivenham's Defence Academy, examines how the MOD is approaching upskilling.