CONFIDENTIAL
2ND DRAFT
entry, which fell to 2,890 in 1973-74 because of the raising of the
school leaving age, has exceeded expectations and is forecast to total
about 8,000 in 1974-75. Recruitment details are as follows:
Method of Entry
1 April-31 December
(9 months)
Percentage
Difference
1974
1974 over 1973 (+ or -)
1973
Adults
5,996
Young Soldiers
1,792
Apprentices
715
Other Juniors
1,634
Total:
10,137
Royal Air Force
15. The airmen recruiting target shows a very slight increase
upon last year's figures. Although adult male recruiting require-
ments were not fully met in 1973-747 there are reasonable prospects for
recruiting the numbers needed for 1974-75, except in some of the less
popular ground trades. A detailed breakdown of recruitment is as
follows:
Method of Entry
1 April-31 December
(9 months)
1973
1974
Adults
Young Airmen
Apprentices
1,930
1,215
196
Total:
- 61
3,341
CONFIDENTIAL
Percentage Difference
1974 over 1973 (+ or -)