Call-out of Reserve Forces (Afghanistan)

Thursday 5th November 2015 Written Statements

[The Minister for the Armed Forces (Penny Mordaunt)]

With the expiry of the call-out order made on 10 November 2014¹, a new order has been made under section 56(1 B) of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 to enable reservists to be called into permanent service in support of United Kingdom operations in Afghanistan.

Under the call-out order made on 10 November 2014, 64 reservists have been called out for operations. We anticipate a continued requirement for reservists, with the right skills and experience, over the period the new order will be in force. This is fully in line with our policy of having more capable, usable, integrated and relevant Reserve Forces.

The order takes effect from 9 November 2015 and ceases to have effect on 8 November 2016.

¹ Call-out order authorising the call out of Reserve Forces for operations in Afghanistan, signed 10 November 2014.

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