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Armed Forces: Parachuting

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 2 March 2026UIN 114082

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Basic Parachute Courses a) took place in 2024, b) took place in 2025 and c) are due to take place in 2026 at No 1 Parachute Training School, Brize Norton.

Answered by Al Carns

The number of Basic Parachute Courses (BPCs) by year at Brize Norton are as follows: 2024: 9 2025: 5 2026: 7 forecast

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