Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 40746

Armed Forces: Protective Clothing

Tabled: 24 March 2025

Answered: 31 March 2025

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the definition is of a (a) basic and (b) specialist user in the context of the tactical hearing protection system.

Answer

Maria Eagle

The Tactical Hearing Protection System programme defines the Basic User (BU) requirement as those British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marine and Royal Air Force personnel who need hearing protection for the full range of military tasks, including basic weapon...

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