The Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey (AFCAS) closes this week – on Monday 2 February 2026, 11.59 pm.
This survey is an opportunity for Service personnel to reflect on, and voice, which parts of Service life they are satisfied with, and what they feel could be improved.Your feedback helps to inform Defence’s policies and initiatives to improve Service life. Whether it’s with accommodation, pay and allowances or career progression.
Here are some recent examples which demonstrate Defence’s commitment and action to improve lived experiences in the Armed Forces:
- Families Hub – Check out Defence’s information portal, with useful signposting to information, support and organisations, to help you navigate Service family life. Visit the Families Hub.
- Simplifying overseas service finances – Defence’s new digital tools and updated allowances help you and your family navigate the financial aspects of overseas assignments – with greater confidence and less paperwork. Read more on the BFBS website.
Who can complete AFCAS, and how?
If you are a Regular Service person, check the eligibility tool to see if you have been randomly invited to take part in this year’s survey. You will need to enter your Service number, which is case sensitive.
If you are in this year’s sample, the tool will direct you to complete AFCAS.
If you are not in this year’s sample, the tool will give you the option to share your views by completing a shorter survey.
Share your thoughts by 11.59 pm, Monday 2 February 2026.
Shape your future in the Armed Forces
Feedback from AFCAS provides Defence with real, first-hand insights into the experiences and challenges of Service life. This information will help Defence to prioritise changes and drive policy work and initiatives to better your needs across a broad range of areas:
- Service life
- Accommodation
- Catering and Retail
- Deployments
- Allowances and Pensions
- Service complaints/Service Complaints Ombudsman
- Armed Forces Covenant
- Factors influencing intentions to stay/leave the Armed Forces
- Defence Estate, e.g. training facilities, opportunities for sport and much more.