CommunityEditor
08-10-2009, 06:55 PM
The active Army and Army Reserve exceeded their recruiting goals in July, while the Army National Guard, in an effort to reduce its end-strength, did not, according to information released Monday by the Defense Department.
The active Army reported 6,199 new soldiers, 102 percent of its goal of 6,100. This brings the Army to 104 percent of its year-to-date goal of 52,650 new soldiers.
The goal for the fiscal year is 65,000, down from the initial goal of 78,000. The fiscal year ends Sept. 30.
The Reserve reported 1,628 accessions in July. That’s 123 percent of its goal of 1,326. The Reserve also has reduced its recruiting goal, going from 26,500 new soldiers to 22,500.
Guard recruiters brought in 2,562 new soldiers in July, 72 percent of its goal of 3,549. The component now has achieved 49,163 accessions, 106 percent of its year-to-date goal of 46,292. The Guard’s goal for the year is 65,000 new soldiers.
In recent months, all three Army components have enjoyed solid recruiting and retention numbers. For example, the active Army has already met its retention goals for the year among initial, mid-career and career soldiers, according to the Defense Department. These strong showings have led each component to more tightly manage its recruiting and retention efforts.
The active Army reported 6,199 new soldiers, 102 percent of its goal of 6,100. This brings the Army to 104 percent of its year-to-date goal of 52,650 new soldiers.
The goal for the fiscal year is 65,000, down from the initial goal of 78,000. The fiscal year ends Sept. 30.
The Reserve reported 1,628 accessions in July. That’s 123 percent of its goal of 1,326. The Reserve also has reduced its recruiting goal, going from 26,500 new soldiers to 22,500.
Guard recruiters brought in 2,562 new soldiers in July, 72 percent of its goal of 3,549. The component now has achieved 49,163 accessions, 106 percent of its year-to-date goal of 46,292. The Guard’s goal for the year is 65,000 new soldiers.
In recent months, all three Army components have enjoyed solid recruiting and retention numbers. For example, the active Army has already met its retention goals for the year among initial, mid-career and career soldiers, according to the Defense Department. These strong showings have led each component to more tightly manage its recruiting and retention efforts.