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Navy recruitment bounces back, but won’t hit goal of efficient boot camp prep.

San Antonio Urban Editorial Team
Last updated: 2024/08/28 at 2:46 PM
San Antonio Urban Editorial Team Published August 28, 2024
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Navy recruitment bounces back, but won’t hit goal of efficient boot camp prep.

The Navy’s Recruiting Success Story:

WASHINGTON – The Navy is on track to meet its goal of signing up 40,600 recruits by the end of September due to innovative new recruiting programs. However, the influx of last-minute enlistments has created a bottleneck, preventing all recruits from going through boot camp by next month.

Despite falling short by about 5,000 sailors, Vice Adm. Rick Cheeseman remains optimistic about the Navy’s recruiting efforts. The service has faced challenges in meeting its recruiting target for the past two years, resulting in a shortage of sailors to staff its warships.

Recruiting has been a struggle for all branches of the military, with companies offering attractive alternatives to potential recruits. The Navy, Army, and Air Force all failed to meet their recruitment goals last year, prompting the Navy to implement new strategies to attract more sailors.

One of the key changes made by the Navy was expanding its pool of applicants to include individuals with low test scores and those without high school diplomas or GEDs. While this was a rare and controversial move, it has helped the Navy bring in recruits to fill critical positions.

The Navy’s recruitment surge has shown promising results, with Cheeseman expecting to achieve full success next year. He credits the changes made in the recruiting process for the Navy’s recent rebound in recruiting numbers.

The launch of the Future Sailor Preparatory Course and the acceptance of recruits with lower test scores have been instrumental in the Navy’s recruiting success. These programs have provided recruits with the necessary skills and support to succeed in boot camp and the fleet.

With increased staffing at boot camp and continued innovation in recruiting strategies, the Navy is confident in meeting its recruitment goals and ensuring a strong and capable force for the future.

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission.

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