Army Recruitment Shortage For 2023
The overall US military recruiting goal varies each year depending on factors such as force size requirements, budget constraints, and national security priorities. Generally speaking, all branches aim to recruit highly capable individuals with diverse backgrounds who can fulfill critical roles across different areas of expertise. Military recruitment struggles stem from multiple factors including low propensity among young people due to fear of injury or death; medical and mental health barriers; changing societal attitudes toward marijuana use; sexual harassment scandals impacting female enlistment rates; retention issues exacerbating shortages; and outdated views on mental health treatments.