1950s National Service

[Fireman Sam]

Does anyone know the precise regulations that in the 1950s required a National Serviceman to complete basic training and "pass out" in order to become a qualified soldier?

Thanks.

[Octavius]

Not sure, but look here:

http://www.national-army-museum.ac.uk/pages/nat-service.html

[tellboy]

In 1957 I just got a letter "inviting" me to join up.
Unless you were disabled you were in. I did not learn a trade I just learnt how to kill people. Very handy qualification for civvy street when I left. It took me about 3 years to stop saluting car park attendants. It was ,however, very enjoyable if you did not take it seriously.