Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 65523

Armed Forces: Career Development

Tabled: 7 July 2025

Answered: 14 July 2025

Question

Liz Jarvis

Liberal Democrat — Eastleigh

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of military promotion processes.

Answer

Al Carns

As recommended by the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), we are working towards supporting a ‘One Defence’ mindset through career management structures that reward behaviour and action accordingly. Unified Career Management (UCM) is currently in place within...

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