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Is it time for a radical rethink of who the Armed Forces allow to join, and at what rank, to fill critical skills gaps?
For centuries most people have only been able serve their country by starting at the bottom and working their way up, after meeting strict elegibility criteria.
But in the 21st century, amid ever greater competition for top talent, should the forces be embracing neurodiversity, later-life careers, and sideways entry?
And why should you stay with one service for your whole military career?
We talk to former Chief of Defence People, Lieutenant General James Swift, about whether these ideas could help build the forces, or damage their effectiveness.
By BFBS Radio5
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Is it time for a radical rethink of who the Armed Forces allow to join, and at what rank, to fill critical skills gaps?
For centuries most people have only been able serve their country by starting at the bottom and working their way up, after meeting strict elegibility criteria.
But in the 21st century, amid ever greater competition for top talent, should the forces be embracing neurodiversity, later-life careers, and sideways entry?
And why should you stay with one service for your whole military career?
We talk to former Chief of Defence People, Lieutenant General James Swift, about whether these ideas could help build the forces, or damage their effectiveness.

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