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UIN 78031

British Overseas Territories: Armed Forces

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answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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10 October 2025

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18 October 2025 · Answer

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Defence

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18 October 2025

Defence

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department plans to take steps to make it easier for people in the British Overseas Territories to enter army officer training in the UK.

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  1. 10 October 2025

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department plans to take steps to make it easier for people in the British Overseas Territories to enter army officer training in the UK.

    Source: Commons

  2. 18 October 2025

    Answer

    British Overseas Territory Citizens (BOTC) are already eligible to apply to join the British Army and there are no restrictions on the numbers who can serve as Officers or Other Ranks. However, a UK (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) footprint is an int...

    Source: Written answer

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