New member of the armed forces (7)

I believe the answer is:

recruit

(Other definitions for recruit that I've seen before include "Enlist for military service" , "Novice" , "He's just joined up, often the armed forces" , "Recently enlisted soldier" , "A new member or conscript" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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