By the Numbers: 03 April 2022
71%
The percent of American youth who "do not qualify for military service because of obesity, drugs, physical and mental health problems, misconduct, and aptitude," according to the U.S. Army Recruiting Command. Other recruiting challenges include:
Labor market: Most challenging labor market since the inception of the all-volunteer force
Awareness: 50% of youth admit they know little to nothing about military service
Family business: 79% of recruits have a relative who served
Disconnect with society: Only 1% of the population currently serves; veteran population is declining
71%
The percent of American youth who "do not qualify for military service because of obesity, drugs, physical and mental health problems, misconduct, and aptitude," according to the U.S. Army Recruiting Command. Other recruiting challenges include:
Labor market: Most challenging labor market since the inception of the all-volunteer force Awareness: 50% of youth admit they know little to nothing about military service Family business: 79% of recruits have a relative who served Disconnect with society: Only 1% of the population currently serves; veteran population is declining