Candidates suffering from asthma or severe acne are no longer banned from joining the British armed forces, ending what Defence Secretary John Healey deems outdated entry requirements.
Over the past five years, medical reasons for rejection have dominated, with 76,187 applicants disqualified. Healey aims to revise these medical standards to enhance recruitment.
Healey emphasized the need for skilled gamers in the military, stating that experience in video games like Call of Duty could be beneficial for cyber defense roles.
The British Army faces its smallest size in 200 years, prompting initiatives to streamline recruitment processes and offer a 6% pay increase to attract new personnel.
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