Reservists to be Called Up for the Olympics

Reservists are to be called out for permanent service as part of Defence's overall contribution to security at the London Olympics. Defence Secretary Philip Hammond today informed Parliament that a call-out order has been made under the Reserve Forces Act and that call-out notices will soon be issued. Defence will contribute 13,500 personnel of which up to 2,100, around 15%, will come from the Reserves...More information »