Armed Forces Basic Skills Longitudinal Study: Part 1

The aims and objectives of the study were to: ? - assess the impact of literacy and numeracy skills and literacy and numeracy interventions on the personal and professional development of Service personnel and on their operational effectiveness. ? - make recommendations for the most effective interventions and support for Service personnel in their first two years of service. The study focused on recruits assessed with low levels of literacy or numeracy skills on joining the Armed Forces, and the support they received during their subsequent two years in uniform.