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IN A NEW PLAN LESSONS WILL SHARE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE LIKES OF THE BRITISH ARMY, ROYAL AIR FORCE, ROYAL NAVY AND ROYAL MARINES DAVID O'DORNAN 15:23, 30 May 2025 Kids are set

to be taught the importance of the British military in school. The move to introduce it in the classroom is a bid to tackle the recruitment crisis across the Armed Forces. It has been listed

as a key recommendation within the strategic defence review. The report will be published on Monday and will state school pupils should be educated on the value of Britain’s troops. Now the

Ministry of Defence are ready to work with the education sector to forge closer links with young people. Lessons will share career opportunities within the likes of the British Army, Royal

Air Force, Royal Navy and Royal Marines. A military source revealed: “This is about making sure, as a society, we are more connected with the Armed Forces and the importance of the role they

play. “In a world where things are growing more insecure, there are fewer people with connections to the military than in the post-war generation. As that wartime generation leaves us, we

need to keep the message and spirit of what they fought for alive.” Article continues below Under the plans, reservists will travel around schools to do a “show and tell” about what it means

to work in the Army, Navy or Air Force. The source added: “Learning the history of what happened before is important but it’s also about seeing what people do now to keep us safe, while

providing young people with an opportunity for careers within the military.” It is believed that while formal lessons will not form part of the curriculum, children can be taught about the

military in Personal, Social, Health and Economic lessons. Article continues below A MoD spokesman said: “We will not be drawn into commenting on claims regarding the review ahead of

publication. “The review sets out a path for the next decade to modernise the Armed Forces to ensure we’re prepared for emerging threats - making Britain secure at home and strong abroad.”