asked the Minister for Defence (a) the number of (i) officers, (ii) non-commissioned officers and (ii) other ranks, in the Naval Service on 1 January 1979, with comparative figures for 1 January 1978; (b) the number of (i) officers, (ii) non-commissioned officers and (iii) other ranks, who left the service in 1978.
Written Answers. - Naval Service Personnel.
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The strengths of the components of the Defence Forces are compiled on the last day of each month. The strengths of the Naval Service on 31 December 1977 and 31 December 1978 are furnished hereunder.
|
Date |
Officers |
NCO's |
Other Ranks |
|
31 December 1977 |
60 |
215 |
354 |
|
31 December 1978 |
68 |
215 |
372 |
In the period 1 January 1978 to 31 December 1978 two officers resigned from the Naval Service and one officer retired voluntarily. A total of 174 other ranks left the Naval Service as shown hereunder.
|
NCO's |
Other Ranks |
|
|
Transferred to Reserve Defence Force |
1 |
— |
|
Transferred to the Army |
— |
12 |
|
Finally discharged |
38 |
123 |