Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 103618

Armed Forces Foundation Scheme

Tabled: 6 January 2026

Answered: 12 January 2026

Named Day

Question

Graham Leadbitter

Scottish National Party — Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the press release entitled Armed forces to launch ‘Gap Year’ scheme for young people to bolster skills and leadership, published on 27 December 2025, how many positions will be available in (a)

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones

The Armed Forces Foundation Year Scheme (‘gap year’) is a response to the Strategic Defence Review 2025’s recommendation that Defence must offer novel ways of entry into the Armed Forces that attract more people from a wider range of backgrounds; options ...

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