The Army brought 55,300 new soldiers into the fold during fiscal 2024, with another 11,000 planning to enter via the Delayed Entry Program in 2025. The numbers exceed the service’s projections for the year.
“The U.S. Army’s recruiting force achieved our … accessions goal more than a month ahead of schedule, and we are on track to have more than 11,000 in our delayed entry program by the end of the month,” said Army Secretary Christine Wormuth. “This is more than double the goal we set for our delayed entry program and will allow our recruiting efforts for the next year to start strong right out of the gate.”
The service attributes the encouraging numbers to “tangible steps” it took to address recruiting issues.
Non-commissioned officers were trained to specialize in talent acquisition. They partnered with industry to learn techniques used in the private sector to attract and keep talent.
Medical practitioners were surged at Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS), adding efficiencies to the recruiting process. The “Be All You Can Be” ad campaign was revitalized. And steps were taken to help potential recruits address academic and fitness shortfalls.
“We introduced new initiatives to attract qualified candidates and make the enlistment process more efficient, while our recruiters continued to connect with the communities they serve, share their Army stories and inspire others as well,” Maj. Gen. Johnny Davis, commander of U.S. Army Recruiting Command, said.
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