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<p>Based on current data held, and subject to the information provided by the candidate,
a Counter Terrorist Check, which is conducted only for overseas candidates, takes
an average of eight to 10 weeks; Basic Checks (Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS),
Disclosure Scotland and Access Northern Ireland (ANI)) takes on average two weeks;
and Enhanced DBS takes on average four weeks. Developed Vetting (DV) is not recorded
during the recruitment process as it is only completed, when necessary, once individuals
have joined the Army.</p><p> </p><p>The average length of time for vetting prospective
personnel seeking to join the Army is not held in the format requested. The Army’s
Recruiting Group is not required to record this information within the Recruiting
Partnering Project contract with Capita.</p>
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