Military Recruitment Woes Endanger National Security
The US is facing a shortfall of troops. Here’s how to solve the problem.
By Michael Bloomberg
Michael Bloomberg seems to believe the the military's inability in meeting recruiting goals is about lack of qualified candidates due to obesity and a tight job market offering opportunities that compete with military service.
His answer:
"The Pentagon can take a more pragmatic approach. Greater priority can be given to retaining troops once they enlist, as the Marines have done. Financial bonuses, faster promotion opportunities, and incentives for obtaining new skills would encourage troops to consider longer military careers. The Pentagon can also broaden its pool of potential enlistees by stationing more recruiters in communities with low levels of military participation.
He is only partially right.
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