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UIN 38553

Armed Forces: Young People

answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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25 May 2016

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6 June 2016 · Answer

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Defence

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6 June 2016

Defence

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which army regiments or corps may be joined by new recruits aged (a) under 16 years and six months and (b) under 16 years and three months; and which such regiments or corps entail (i) combat roles and (ii) non-c

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  1. 25 May 2016

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which army regiments or corps may be joined by new recruits aged (a) under 16 years and six months and (b) under 16 years and three months; and which such regiments or corps entail (i) combat roles and (ii) non-c

    Source: Commons

  2. 6 June 2016

    Answer

    Recruits do not join their Army Regiments or Corps until after they have completed both Phase 1 and 2 training. It is not possible, therefore, for new recruits to join any Army Regiment or Corps whilst under the age of 16 years and six months.

    Source: Written answer

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