Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Monday, 15 April 2013, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 April 2013. It was answered by Mark Francois (Conservative) on Monday, 22 April 2013 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Army: Recruitment
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what steps he is taking to encourage people leaving school or university to choose a career as an Army officer as their first choice.
[1512005]
- Answer
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A review of officer recruiting is currently under way, which is likely to lead to a marketing and recruiting campaign later in the year. The forthcoming 'Boots' Army recruiting campaign will also have an officer element. University Officer Training Corps units offer undergraduate members valuable insights into life with the armed forces. The Defence Sixth Form College at Welbeck offers places for applicants who wish to join the Army as officers, predominantly within the technical corps, and who progress to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst via the Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme.
For others, a limited number of scholarships are available to Sixth Form students, and bursaries are available to undergraduates. More information on Army Officer careers is available at the Army website:
http://www.army.mod.uk
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 1512005; 561 cc622-3W
- Session
- 2012-13
- Subjects
- Army Recruitment
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