CONFIDENTIAL
2ND DRAFT
19.
THE WOMEN'S SERVICES
Recruitment to both commissioned and non-commissioned service
in the Women's Services and the Nursing Services continues to be
satisfactory. A study is being undertaken into the future purpose
and structure of the Women's Royal Naval Service.
Reference to be drafted later to outcome of study of Women's
Royal Naval Service.
All Services (incl Nursing)
1 April-31 December
(9 months)
Percentage Difference
1973
1974
1974 over 1973 (+ or -)
Officers
242
Servicewomen
3,224
Total:
3,466
Young Entrants' Option
ENGAGEMENT SCHEMES
20.
During the last nine months of 1974, some
young entrants
reached the age of 18 and became entitled to shorten or vary their
The proportion that did so is shown in the following
engagement.
table:
*Estimate
Service
1 April-31 December
(9 months)
1974
(Percentage)*
1973
(Percentage)
Royal Navy
36
Royal Marines
39
Army
35
Royal Air Force
13
All Services:
32
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