Last updated 23 August 2026
Beacon exists to encourage connection, practical support and respectful conversation across the UK Armed Forces community.
Version 2026-08-23
Support one another
Be constructive. You can disagree, but challenge ideas without attacking, humiliating or intimidating people.
Protect people and Op-sec
Do not expose another person's private, identifying or operational information. Think before posting locations, service details, contact information or images.
No hate or harassment
Threats, targeted abuse, discrimination, sexual exploitation and encouragement of self-harm are not welcome here.
Share responsibly
Do not impersonate others, manipulate people, deliberately spread misinformation or post unlawful material. Correct mistakes promptly.
Treat alerts with particular care
Share Beacon Alerts only from reliable sources, follow police guidance and never turn a missing-person alert into speculation. Send urgent sightings to the police.
Use the safety tools
Report content that may breach these guidelines. Do not organise pile-ons or retaliate against someone for making a good-faith report.