Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the recommendations of the Army Reserve Basic Training Review will be published.

The establishment of the Army Reserve Basic Training Review has not been formally announced to Parliament as it is in internal MOD review, commissioned by Headquarters Soldier Academy. This Headquarters is responsible for all Army Soldier Basic Training and authorised the review as part of continuous improvement activity. The initial request for support to undertake the review was submitted in August 2024, prior to the publication of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, with the review commencing in July 2025.

The review aims to assess whether the current Army Reserve Basic Training operating model, covering how, who, and where training is delivered, is fit for purpose and to provide options aligned with the Army’s current and future Reserve requirements. Its scope includes unit and infrastructure laydown, training delivery model, workforce requirements, and administrative and logistic support, covering all Soldier Academy Basic Training locations. No external stakeholders are being consulted.

There is no requirement, or expectation, that the review’s findings or recommendations will be published. The Terms of Reference for the review are intended for an internal audience and therefore will not be published.

Regarding Prince William of Gloucester Barracks, Grantham, the planned closure and disposal will not be paused or reconsidered as part of this review, as estate disposal decisions are not in scope.