Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 81808

Army and Army Reserve: Recruitment

Tabled: 14 October 2025

Answered: 20 October 2025

Named Day

Question

Sir Andrew Mitchell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the average length of time is between receiving an expression of interest and receiving a formal application and the start of a training programme for a new recruit in the (a) Army and (b) Army Reserve.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones

In the 12 months ending 1 July 2025, the average time taken between application and untrained entry for UK/Irish Regular Other Ranks was 249 days. In regard to the average time taken between application and untrained entry for the Army Reserve, this is in...

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