TELEPHONE 01252 787059 EMAIL US contact@ascb.uk.com Organising Overseas Visits - Quick Guide For full process see AGAI Vol 1, Ch 5 – Sport (available through Defence Connect). Tour Purpose: Reward achievement Means to develop team spirit Pre/post season preparation/finale Recruiting/retention tool Opportunity to compete against opposition of a different culture Opportunity to train and compete in challenging conditions Opportunity to promote defence engagement opportunities Organisation/Requirement: Invitation to tour/visit required from host country sponsor Clearances/Number of participants Staff Clearance from CO or OC Sports Secretary Authority Diplomatic Clearance from Defence Attache (DA) of host country Authority to travel from ASCB – (opsbranch@ascb.uk.com) Maximum Numbers for OSVs: (see document) Funding: Public funds are not admissible for an Overseas Tour/Visit Possible sources of non public funding include: Individual contributions Unit funds Welfare funds Sponsorship Army Sport Lottery (ASL) www.armysportlottery.com Berlin Infantry Brigade Memorial Trust Fund (BIBMTF) (see 2019DIN10-029) For further information/contacts re funding see funding link on this site Duty Status: ASCB authority provides duty status approval as follows: Traveling to and from the authorised overseas destination. Participating as a player or official in authorised fixtures. Traveling to and from such fixtures. Traveling to and from and participating in organized training for such fixtures. Insurance: Highly Recommended: Personal insurance to cover accident and personal liability Personal Travel insurance to provide cover against flight cancellations, deployment on operations and other expenses Post Exercise Report (PXR) A PXR is only required for novel or contentious visits and will be requested during the approvals process if required. LINKS About Overseas Visits Organising Visits Maximum Numbers for Overseas Visits Overseas Visits Gallery CONTACT ASCB Army Sports Control Board Mackenzie Building Fox Lines Aldershot GU11 2LB Mil: 94222 7059 Civ: 01252 787059 opsbranch@ascb.uk.com QUICK LINKS ARMY RESERVE PUBLICATIONS FUNDING FIXTURES FAQ LINKS PRIVACY POLICY ASCB NOTICES COURSES OVERSEAS VISITS VACANCIES CONTACTS © 2021 ASCB. This site is the privately owned official site of the Army Sport Control Board and is not an MOD Site | Privacy Policy