British Armed Forces have 7 roles:
- defending the UK and its overseas territories
- providing strategic intelligence
- providing nuclear deterrence
- supporting civil emergency organisations in times of crisis
- defending our interests by projecting power strategically and through expeditionary interventions
- providing a defence contribution to UK influence
- providing security for stabilisation
We were even taught about "Aid to the civil power" during officer training. It's a legitimate role which is good for the country when required and benefits the Forces in the public view. I don't think I've ever heard many complaints from the guys when tasked with such things - on the contrary, normally more than enough volunteers; and that's down to the sort of people that want to be in the military. Is anyone suggesting that's all changed?