Defence: Staffing

Senator Johnston asked the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 11 January 2010:

For the period 1 July to 30 September 2009, how many uniformed personnel were recruited to each of the service areas (i.e. army, navy and air force).

Senator Faulkner - The answer to the honourable senator's question is as follows:

• Navy - 465 Permanent, 22 Reserves, 52 Gap Year;
• Army - 772 Permanent, 590 Reserves, 0 Gap year; and
• Air Force - 246 Permanent, 42 Reserves, 0 Gap year

Note: These figures include ab initio and prior-service personnel.

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