Military Gets Picky In Recruiting; Only 20% Of Applicants Qualify -- Kansas City
Army Sgt. 1st Class Terrence Hoard must reach potential recruits early to set them straight.
They think anybody can enlist. Many see the military as a last resort in a tough job market — but always an option, the youth assume. Truth is, the class of 2014 now leaving high school will face more difficulty qualifying for the armed services than ever in the 40-year history of the all-volunteer force.
So Hoard tells them long before graduation day: Don’t ever get caught with a joint. Work out, shed weight. And be extra careful about getting tattooed.
“We’re turning down twice as many as before,” said Hoard, who supervises the Army recruiting station in Grandview.
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Update: No, Uncle Sam doesn’t really want YOU: Military now turns down 80% of applicants -- Washington Times
My Comment: With downsizing now being the norm .... I suspect that this percentage will only increase with time.
2 comments:
With the US-Russian tensions, i thought they would have accepted more people trying to get in the army
From an Texans point of view it's a civil war that should solve itself most americans would agree.why would we get involved other than politicaly?
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