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<br /><p>The Armed Forces meet the requirement of Raising the Participation Age, as
defined in the Education and Skills Act 2008.</p><p>In the Naval Service, all new
recruits, whether Royal Navy or Royal Marines and irrespective of age, undertake a
Level 2 accredited apprenticeship. This is as part of Phase 2 training for the Royal
Navy and Phase 1 training for the Royal Marines.</p><p>The Army provides full-time
training and education to all recruits aged 16 and 17, largely through the Junior
Entry courses at Army Foundation College, Harrogate.</p><p>All non-commissioned Royal
Air Force recruits, regardless of their age, are enrolled onto a Level 2, Level 3
or Level 4 accredited apprenticeship according to their Trade.</p>
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