Armed Forces: Vetting

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the average length of time is for a person joining the (a) Army, (b) Royal Navy and (c) RAF to undergo a full security check for their security clearance.

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1. 8 January 2024

   Written question

   To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the average length of time is for a person joining the (a) Army, (b) Royal Navy and (c) RAF to undergo a full security check for their security clearance.

   Source: Commons

2. 16 January 2024

   Answer

   All recruits to the Army are vetted to Baseline Personnel Security Standard which takes an average of six weeks. A range of other clearances may be required in different combinations depending on the role and background of the recruit; the length of time ...

   Source: Written answer

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