UK extends Army Reserves call-up age to 65
Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 29 Oct, 08:57 · Archive
The UK has extended the age bracket for men eligible for call-up to the Army Reserves from 55 to 65, meaning people born between 1961 and 1971 could be called up. This change was made earlier this year.
Retired army chief Lord Dannatt suggested a contingency plan is already in place. He believes Britain would initially turn to army reservists, recalled former service personnel and younger adults should the Government be forced to act due to a major conflict, before considering the wider population.
Commodore Steve Prest, a RUSI Associate Fellow, told the Daily Express that people in their 50s and early 60s with prior military service could be called upon and would still be capable of contributing effectively. He noted that whilst older personnel would not undertake physical tasks such as extended marches carrying heavy loads, they could fill roles in logistics, communications, cyber and space activities. He suggested that fit individuals in their early 60s could manage satellite operations and communication systems.
How it is being reported
- Brits over 60 given 'call-up' warning as expert issues WW3 conscription verdictEXCLUSIVE: An expert has suggested older people will have expertise that could be used effectively.Daily Express · 29 Oct, 08:35
- Major UK conscription update as Brits aged up to 65 could be called up to Army ReservesConscription is when a government imposes mandatory military service on the public - the UK Government extended the age bracket for men eligible for call-up to the Army Reserves earlier this year.The Mirror · 29 Oct, 02:06
- Major UK conscription change as Brits up to 65 to fight in WW3Brits as old as 65 could be called up.Daily Express · 28 Oct, 18:50
- Conscription age changed as Brits born in these years to be called up to WW3 firstExperts believe a contingency plan is already in place.Daily Express · 27 Oct, 19:03
In this story: United Kingdom · Army Reserves · Lord Dannatt · Steve Prest · RUSI
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