The new Armed Forces Commissioner website brings together information about the Commissioner’s role and the help which the office can provide.

What does it mean for our serving members and their families? What does it mean for BAFF itself?

The Armed Forces Commissioner replaced the Service Complaints Ombudsman (who replaced the "Service Complaints Commissioner") on 1 April 2026. The new

Following and evidence session with her on Wednesday (26 Mar), the House of Commons Defence Committee has recommended the Defence Secretary to proceed with the appointment of his preferred candidate for Armed Forces Commissioner, retired RAF Air Commodore Polly Miller-Perkins.

Ms Miller-Perkins is expected to take up the role on an interim basis for one year from April 2026, as a