I propose to take Questions Nos. 681 and 683 together.
The establishment for the Permanent Defence Force is 9,500 personnel. Personnel in training are counted as part of the 9,500 strength level.
As at 30th September 2020, the strength of the PDF was 8,529 personnel (whole time equivalents). Of that strength, 435 personnel were in full time induction training of varying durations, comprised of: 195 recruits, 81 Private 2 star, 98 Cadets and 61 Air Corp Apprentice Technicians.
Members of the PDF, when not deployed overseas, are engaged in a range of ongoing operations and training and are available for service at all times, including those in induction training, where appropriate.