USP Maritime
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

The Armed Forces Covenant

An enduring covenant between the people of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s Government and all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and their families

The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm. Our Armed Forces fulfil that responsibility on behalf of the Government, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces. In return, the whole nation has a moral obligation to the members of the Naval Service, the Army and the Royal Air Force, together with their families. They deserve our respect and support, and fair treatment.

Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved.

This obligation involves the whole of society: it includes voluntary and charitable bodies, private organisations, and the actions of individuals in supporting the Armed Forces. Recognising those who have performed military duty unites the country and demonstrates the value of their contribution. This has no greater expression than in upholding this Covenant.

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

1.1 We USP Maritime will endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are:
- no member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen;
- and in some circumstances that special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved.
Section 2: Demonstrating our commitment

2.1 USP Maritime recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
We also pledge the following:

Promoting the Armed Forces: USP Design Ltd will actively promote the armed forces by recognising the value of their skills and experience, supporting employment opportunities for veterans, and participating in community initiatives that honour and assist service members and their families such as Petersfield RFC youth colts and adult rugby. Employment support to members of the Armed Forces Community: USP Design Ltd will provide dedicated employment support to members of the armed forces community through tailored recruitment processes, career development programs, and mentorship opportunities which are sympathetic to the unique requirements of service members. Communications, engagement and outreach: USP Design Ltd will enhance communications, engagement, and outreach by raising awareness of armed forces contributions, fostering community partnerships, and actively participating in events and initiatives that support service members and their families aided by our closeness to HMNB Portsmouth. Commercial: USP Design Ltd will prioritise commercial opportunities that support the armed forces community by collaborating with military-affiliated businesses, sourcing from veteranowned suppliers when possible and appropriate, and integrating military-sympathetic practices into our operations, this aligns with our customer base in the MOD. Housing: USP Design Ltd has limited temporary housing for contractors which are suitable to support leaving Armed Forces members which will support the armed forces community facilitating access to quality housing solutions tailored to the needs of service members, veterans, and their families. Education: where possible USP Design Ltd will promote education opportunities for the armed forces community by supporting access to training programs, scholarships, and educational resources for service members, veterans. Civic responsibilities: USP Design Ltd will encourage civic responsibilities by fostering a culture of volunteerism, supporting community service initiatives, and promoting the active participation of armed forces members in local civic activities

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.