CONFIDENTIAL
2ND DRAFT
General List of the Royal Navy continues to be satisfactory in that
targets are generally being met, but there continue to be
shortfalls in recruitment to the Engineering Branch.
There
has been a recent marked increase in applications to join for flying
duties.
6.
Royal Marines officer recruiting continues to fall short. In
1974-75 only three-quarters of the year's target figures is likely
to be achieved, taking into account entrants on both Long and Short
Career Commissions.
7. The numbers of Royal Navy and Royal Marine officers recruited
from civilian life are given in the following table:
1 April-31 December
(9 months)
Percentage Difference
Method of Entry
1973
1974
1974 over 1973 (+ or -)
Officer Cadets
University Cadets
213
85
Direct Graduate Entry Scheme
61
Other Schemes
54
Total:
413
Army
8. The number of regular officers recruited this year is close to
the target figure. Of particular note is the improvement in recruiting
of University Cadets and Direct Entry Graduates. The main shortfall
lies in the Short Service Commission, which although improving substan-
tially in 1974-75 is still some way short of the requirement. The numbers
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