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Explanatory note

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These Regulations are made under the Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52) and amend the Royal Navy Terms of Service (Ratings) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/2918) and the Royal Marines Terms of Service Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/2917). The amendments introduce alternative lengths of engagements and establish alternative routes to obtaining a longer engagement.

Regulations 3 and 4 make provision for the amendments to be made to the Royal Navy Terms of Service (Ratings) Regulations 2006.

Regulations 5 and 6 make provision for the amendments to be made to the Royal Marines Terms of Service Regulations 2006.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.