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<p>In the 12 months to 30 September 2018, 1,320 female personnel joined the UK Regular
Forces, which was 10.9 per cent of the total intake.</p><p>Data on female intake into
the UK Regular Forces is published twice a year in the UK Armed Forces Biannual Diversity
Statistics publication. Figures up to 1 October 2018 were published on 13 December
2018 at:</p><p> </p><p>https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/763676/1_October_2018_Biannual_Diversity_Statistics.pdf</p><p>
</p><p>The Ministry of Defence is working to achieve a more diverse and inclusive
workforce at all levels, including through increased female representation. This work
includes better understanding and greater engagement with potential female recruits;
targeting recruitment campaigns; supporting candidates through the recruitment process;
opening all roles within the Armed Forces to women; and enabling Service personnel
to request fixed periods of part-time working, or varying their deployability, if
operational requirements allow it, to better fit their service career around family
life.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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