Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 120675

Royal Military Academy: Labour Turnover and Recruitment

Tabled: 13 March 2026
Answered: 23 March 2026

Question

Dr Al Pinkerton

Liberal DemocratSurrey Heath

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to increase (a) recruitment and (b) retention at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones
The Army has consistently achieved the Direct Entry target for Regular Officer recruitment, demonstrating sustained effectiveness in meeting, and often exceeding, recruiting requirements. The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst maintains strong retention, wi...

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