BFBS Sitrep

How vital is  the battle for Aleppo in deciding Syria’s future?   Why drones are taking over the skies in  Afghanistan   Find out the special qualities that former Service personnel bring to civvy street   And why there’s still a strong fascination for the Second World War after more than 70 years   PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee       Interviews: Professor Fawaz Gerges on Syria & Egypt   Brtiish Forces News’ reporter Carla Prater in Camp Bastion talking about drones.   Tony Ward, MD or Force 10 Recruitment.   British Forces News’ reporter James Hirst interviews the PM David Cameron   Historian Anthony Beevor on his new book, the Second World War ............................................................................................................ 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.

SITREP August 2nd  With the help of The Army team GB won its first Gold yesterday – but how difficult is it to combine your military career with sporting ambition? How the Olympic Truce strives to bring global peace through sport What’s the wider impact of the Syrian civil war on the Middle East? And why British troops in Germany commemorate the Battle of Minden    PRESENTER:  Kate GerbeauSTUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee     ............................................................................................................ 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.

SITREP July 26th Could there be military intervention in Syria’s civil war What are British troops doing in Somalia? Are young soldiers getting the education they deserve? And why sport is so important to the Army, Navy and RAF  PRESENTER:  Kate GerbeauSTUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee    Professor Paul Rogers, Dept of Peace Studies at Bradford University Jerome Starkey, The Times African correspondent Richard Clarke, director of Child Soldiers Major General Chris Elliot Director of The Army Sports Control Board BFN reporter Jon Knighton on the Olympics and Forces British Forcse involvement  ............................................................................................................ 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.

SITREP July 19th Is it the beginning of the end for Syria’s President Assad & his regime? In Afghanistan, PM David Cameron has a stern message for the Taliban After the G4S fiasco just how secure are the London Olympics? And find out the story behind the 40th Anniversary of the Battle of *Mirbat (*PRO: Mur-bat)   PRESENTER:  Glen Mansell STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee and the Director of The Royal United Services Institute: Professor Michael Clarke  ............................................................................................................ 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. 

SITREP July 12th Is it asking too much for the Army to provide last minute Olympic security? Why Mali in North Africa could be the new Afghanistan Why reforming the House of Lords would be bad news for defending defence And how the weather has helped us win and lose wars…….. PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee Dr Martin Macauley from University College London on Mali & Afghanistan Interviews Col Richard Kemp, former commander in Afghanistan on troops providing Olympic security International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell on Afghanistan Admiral Lord West, former Sea Lord, on House of Lords reform  ............................................................................................................ 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.

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 ............................................................................................................   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.

In Northern Ireland a symbolic handshake moves peace forward After nearly 70 years the heroes of Bomber Command finally get their memorial  The concerns of Pakistan as Nato prepares for transition And could Syria’s attack on a Turkish plane ignite the conflict  PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee Interviews Lord Ashdown on the significance of the Queen & Martin McGuiness shaking hands.British Forces News reporter Rosie Laydon interviews Pakistan's High Commissioner Wajid Shamsul Hassan Sky's Chief Correspondent Stuart Ramsay on SyriaBritish Forces News reporter James Hirst and Annie Haresign on Bomber Command memorial ......................................................................................................................................................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.

  SITREP June 21st   Can diplomacy be the solution for Syria or would immunity for Assad be a better option?   Why is the Government investing in Trident when its future remains uncertain?   How the future equipment of the Army will determine the shape of the Armed Forces for years to come   What affect will the proposed changes bring to Forces’ pensions?   And find out why the Dalai Lama has been to Aldershot today…..     PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau   STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee   Interviews Sir Andrew Green, former ambassador to Syria   Professor Eric Grove of Salford University on Trident   British Forces News reporter Will Inglis interviewing Major General Carew wilks, Director Land Equipment.   Major General John Moore-Bick, secretary general of the Forces Pension Society   British Forces News reporter Tim Cooper at Aldershot   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.

 It's 30 years today since British Forces liberated the Falkland Islands from Argentina.  In a special edition of Sitrep Kate Gerbeau and Matt Teale reflect on the conflict.  They’ll be speaking to the Governor of the Falkland Islands and the man who’s in charge of British Forces today. Plus, hear from the Royal Marine Commander who made victory possible. … And find out what will happen when the future of the Islands is discussed at the United Nations later on today  PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau   STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee & Major General Julian Thompson   .................................................................................   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.

  SITREP June 7th   The Defence Secretary Phillip Hammond tells Sitrep how future cuts will change the shape of the British Army   Are the US Drone strikes in Pakistan giving terrorists propaganda to recruit new members?   How British trained troops in  Sierra Leone are helping another war-torn African country   And the Ceremonial Director of the Diamond Jubilee procession shares his memories of the day and his hopes for future events.   PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau   STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee   GUESTS: Defence Secretary Phillip Hammond Washington correspondent Simon Marks on the Drone attacks BFBS News reporter Ali Gibson on Sierra Leone Maj Andrew Chatburn, the Ceremonial Director in charge of the Diamond Jubilee procession Capt Alex Owen form the Household Cavalry Mounted Regt which took part in the Diamond Jubilee procession .................................................................................   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.