An interesting article in the
Daily Telegraph today today concerning the success of applicants from different backgrounds. Interesting in that the information had to be prised out of the military hands after 5 months of refusal to publish. Interesting because the RAF has a BAME Network (and spokesperson). Interesting that there were so few applicants from minority backgrounds, any change in low numbers can of course exaggerate the impression of what appear to be large percentage changes.
An RAF spokesman said: “The RAF has a proud history of offering opportunities to anyone who has the ability to serve, no matter their background. Aptitude tests are designed to assess a candidates’ potential for the job they are applying for, with professional analysis confirming they are not biased.
Whatever happened to the mould breaking 'Grammar School Boys'?
Does the Military have to reflect the society it serves? If so what place do the Gurkhas have in the Army? (or the Foreign Legion in France for that matter)