Questioning the presence of the military in schools

updated 2026


This ForcesWatch briefing (updated in 2026) is for parents, students and teachers concerned with military and arms industry activities in their school.

It looks at:

  • how and why the armed forces and arms industry engage with schools and colleges
  • raising your concerns
  • points and questions to raise with the school
  • alternatives to military-led activities
  • sources of more information

See everything on: military in schools/colleges,