Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 112423

Armed Forces: Officers

Tabled: 10 February 2026

Answered: 16 February 2026

Question

James MacCleary

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of officers who pass the selection board are privately educated.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones

Officer training in the UK Armed Forces is accessible to any UK citizen who meets the academic, aptitude, physical and medical requirements, irrespective of the candidate’s social background or type of education. Of the intake to the Royal Military Academ...

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