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<p>The Secretary of State confirmed on 25 October that the Infantry and Royal Marines
are being opened up to women. Those already serving in the Army can apply to transfer
into infantry roles from December, and from January 2019 the Infantry and Royal Marines
will be open to external applications from women.</p><p>This fulfils the Government
commitment to open up all combat roles to women and reflects an Armed Forces that
is a modern and inclusive employer which maximises the talent of every individual
Service person.</p>
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