23/04/2013
Two charities claim millions of pounds are being wasted every year on recruiting under 18s as it costs twice as much to train them. So should the army be recruiting 16-year-olds?
Should the army be recruiting 16 year olds?
At that age - you're NOT an adult, you can't buy a pint - on your own, at least, in a pub. You can't buy cigarettes and you can't vote.
But - even though at 16 in the eyes of the law you are still a CHILD - you CAN sign up....
Two charities this morning say MILLIONS is being wasted every year on recruiting under 18s - as it costs TWICE as much to train them.
But should a 16 year old be in the army in the first place?
The UK is the ONLY member of the EU recruiting 16 and 17 year olds.
Should the army be recruiting 16 year olds?
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