Army Reserve Recruitment and Retention 2022-02-21
2022-02-21
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The MP is concerned about the future soldier programme's prioritisation of individual augmentation over formed units for overseas deployments.
Does my hon. Friend accept that reserve officers join in order to have opportunities to deploy and train, commanding in formed units? Why does the future soldier narrative prioritise individual augmentation over deploying formed bodies for overseas roles short of all-out war?
I agree with my hon. Friend that reserve officers seek to deploy in formed units, and we are in agreement with that. That is why it is in black and white in the future soldier programme. We should not deny the opportunity for individuals, whether they are officers or enlisted people, to deploy on operations or training to gain valuable experience.
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The prioritisation of individual augmentation over deploying formed units was not addressed directly.
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