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<p>The Regiment and role of an Army applicant will only be determined once they have
successfully completed the applicant selection process and prior to basic training.
For officer applicants, Regiment and role is determined during officer cadet training.
Applicants can however express preferences for their Regiment or role within their
application. Since the announcement on 25 October 2018, 110 female soldier applicants
and five female officer applicants have identified the infantry as one of their preferences.</p><p>
</p><p>Less than five serving Regular female soldiers have applied to transfer into
the infantry to date.</p><p> </p><p>By making all branches and trades of the military
open to everyone, regardless of their gender, the Armed Forces is demonstrating its
commitment to equality and diversity and seeking to maximise the talent of all personnel.</p><p>
</p><p>Figures are single service estimates and have been rounded to the nearest five
to limit disclosure and ensure confidentiality.</p><p> </p>
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