Army heads are calling for recruits from the armed forces to man an anti-terror squad responsible for domestic security.
A defence source last night said the recruitment drive was prompted by "a surge in the global war on terrorism".
The unit would also be responsible for dealing with any security threats at the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
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