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Page last updated at 13:31 GMT, Sunday, 20 July 2008 14:31 UK
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Army 'may recruit from Jamaica'

Army soldiers in Afghanistan
The MoD said plans for the drive are still in the early stages

The British Army is considering a recruitment drive in Jamaica to help boost its depleted numbers.

Figures show the UK military is currently 4,900 short of its fully-trained requirement, with the Army needing 3,330 more troops.

There are currently 600 Jamaicans serving in the Army.

A Ministry of Defence spokesman added: "The Armed Forces are proud to recruit high quality soldiers from countries with close historical ties."



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