反响平平！英国推“带薪军训”难以吸引年轻人

Group 1 - The UK government has launched a "paid military training" program aimed at encouraging young people under 25 to enlist, addressing low recruitment rates due to poor military benefits and a shrinking army [1][2] - The pilot program will last for two years, starting in March next year, with an initial recruitment target of 150 individuals, potentially increasing to 1,000 annually if successful [1][2] - The training duration varies by branch, with the Army's training lasting 13 weeks and the Navy's for one year, while the Royal Air Force's curriculum is still being developed [1] Group 2 - The program is marketed as a "new gap year option," allowing participants to explore personal development without immediate military obligations, and they will receive a salary, expected to be at least £26,000 annually [2][3] - The UK military faces significant threats from geopolitical instability and has seen a reduction in troop numbers from approximately 110,000 in 2010 to about 73,000 currently [2] - Previous recruitment efforts have been met with limited success, with only 11% of Generation Z expressing willingness to serve, influenced by negative perceptions of past military engagements [3] Group 3 - Public reaction to the program has been lukewarm, with some criticism regarding its scale and effectiveness, and concerns raised about the focus on military readiness in cybersecurity [4] - The program is not unique to the UK, as similar initiatives have been implemented in countries like Australia, France, Germany, Denmark, and Belgium, with varying degrees of success [3]