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Army 'may recruit from Jamaica' Army 'may recruit from Jamaica'
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The British Army is considering a recruitment drive in Jamaica to help boost its depleted numbers.The British Army is considering a recruitment drive in Jamaica to help boost its depleted numbers.
Figures show the UK military is currently 4,900 short of its fully-trained requirement, with the Army needing 3,330 more troops.Figures show the UK military is currently 4,900 short of its fully-trained requirement, with the Army needing 3,330 more troops.
The military accepts Commonwealth and Irish applications but does not normally recruit overseas, except for Gurkhas from Nepal.
The MoD said its plans for Jamaica were "still at an early stage".
There are currently 600 Jamaicans serving in the Army.There are currently 600 Jamaicans serving in the Army.
A Ministry of Defence spokesman added: "The Armed Forces are proud to recruit high quality soldiers from countries with close historical ties."A Ministry of Defence spokesman added: "The Armed Forces are proud to recruit high quality soldiers from countries with close historical ties."