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Increased armed forces visibility and engagement positively impacts military recruitment and preparedness.
Conclusion
This should also allow other departments, society and industry to be more aware of, and therefore more prepared for, the potential challenges ahead—relieving pressure on Defence to focus on its principal tasks during a national emergency or conflict. Greater visibility and engagement of the armed forces with society should also have a positive impact on military recruitment. (Recommendation, Paragraph 79) 28
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 24 October 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Committee
Defence Committee
Inquiry
Defence in the Grey Zone
Report
5th Report - Defence in the Grey Zone
09 Jul 2025
HC 405
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Defence
Timeline
Recommendation age
1.2 yr
Report published
09 Jul 2025