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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: UK Launches Military Gap Year To Attract Young Recruits
Caption: UK Launches Military Gap Year To Attract Young Recruits. The UK government is launching a new military “gap year” aimed at boosting recruitment across the armed forces. The scheme will give school and college leavers under the age of 25 the chance to experience life in the Army, Royal Navy, or RAF without making a long-term commitment. It is part of wider efforts to address ongoing recruitment and retention challenges. Applications for the first intake of 150 recruits are set to open this spring, with plans to expand the programme to around 1,000 participants a year. Recruits will be paid, although salaries have not yet been confirmed. Participants will not be deployed on active operations. The Army track is expected to include 13 weeks of basic training within a two-year placement, while the Navy programme would last a year. Details of the RAF scheme are still being developed. The Ministry of Defence says the initiative will teach leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills — whether recruits stay in the forces or not. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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