2017 direct entry news

Here are some key news stories related to the 2017 Direct Entry (DE) scheme in the UK:

January 2017:

• The Ministry of Defence (MoD) announces that the 2017 Direct Entry scheme will open on January 23, 2017, for officers to join the British Army, Royal Navy, and Royal Air Force.
• The scheme aims to attract high-calibre individuals from various backgrounds to join the Armed Forces as officers.

February 2017:

• The MoD launches a recruitment campaign to promote the 2017 Direct Entry scheme, targeting graduates, professionals, and individuals with relevant skills and experience.
• The scheme is open to individuals aged 18-49, with no upper age limit for certain roles.

March 2017:

• The Royal Navy announces that it will be recruiting 100 officers through the 2017 Direct Entry scheme, with a focus on attracting individuals with skills in engineering, logistics, and communications.
• The Royal Air Force (RAF) also announces its recruitment plans, aiming to attract 150 officers through the scheme.

April 2017:

• The British Army announces that it will be recruiting 250 officers through the 2017 Direct Entry scheme, with a focus on attracting individuals with skills in intelligence, cybersecurity, and engineering.
• The MoD reports that over 1,000 applications have been received for the scheme so far.

May 2017:

• The MoD announces that the 2017 Direct Entry scheme has received over 2,000 applications, with a diverse range of candidates from various backgrounds.
• The scheme is open to individuals with degrees in any subject, as well as those with relevant work experience and skills.

June 2017:

• The Royal Navy announces that it has received over 500 applications for its Direct Entry scheme, with a focus on attracting individuals with skills in engineering, logistics, and communications.
• The RAF reports that it has received over 300 applications for its Direct Entry scheme.

July 2017:

• The British Army announces that it has received over 700 applications for its Direct Entry scheme, with a focus on attracting individuals with skills in intelligence, cybersecurity, and engineering.
• The MoD reports that the 2017 Direct Entry scheme has received over 4,000 applications so far.

August 2017:

• The MoD announces that the 2017 Direct Entry scheme will close on August 31, 2017, with a final deadline for applications.
• The scheme has received over 5,000 applications, with a diverse range of candidates from various backgrounds.

September 2017:

• The MoD announces that the 2017 Direct Entry scheme has closed, with over 5,500 applications received.
• The scheme will now enter the assessment and selection phase, with successful candidates invited to join the Armed Forces as officers.

These news stories provide an overview of the 2017 Direct Entry scheme, including the launch, recruitment campaigns, and application numbers.