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<p>The MOD measures and describes the working patterns of personnel through the annual
UK Armed Forces Continuous Working Patterns Survey (CWPS). The CWPS is a sample exercise
in the form of a seven-day diary completed by trained UK Regular personnel to record
the number of hours spent at work, on call, on breaks, and off duty to calculate averages
for the Armed Forces. The 2021/22 CWPS can be found at the following link: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/armed-forces-continuous-working-patterns-survey-202122"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/armed-forces-continuous-working-patterns-survey-202122</a></p><p>
</p><p>The MOD does not set Service personnel specific targets to work a certain number
of hours. Routinely, where possible, the Armed Forces’ intent is for all personnel
to work a normal working day (e.g. 08:30 to 17:00) five days a week, or equivalent
for shift workers, although this is subject to change depending upon operational tempo
and other commitments.</p><p> </p><p>The Working Time Regulations (WTR) do not apply
to the Armed Forces, however Commanding Officers must nevertheless ensure that where
any official orders set out timings and tasks, the orders should comply with the WTR
unless an exception applies. The Chain of Command informally monitors hours worked
at a local and unit level to ensure that personnel do not under or over work. Annual
leave is subject to formal recording and is actively managed by the Chain of Command
to ensure personnel take adequate leave; any accrued leave can be carried over in
line with departmental policy.</p><p> </p>
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