US Army wants one-third of future [enlisted] recruits to be college grads

[dimsum]

I’m hoping they offer pay to match what officer pay, if they’re looking for the same degreed candidate.

As a result, the Army’s new goal is to have one-third of new recruits with degrees by 2028. The service also plans to raise its presence recruiting on college campuses.

To get there, Wormuth said the Army needs to do a better job of educating the public about its higher tech opportunities in areas like AI, electronic warfare and data science. People tend to think of the Army as infantry and armor, she said, “we’re all of that and more.”

…In fiscal 2022, the Army fell 25% short of its 60,000 recruitment goal.

Army wants one-third of future recruits to be college grads

The Army will create two new MOSs, including warrant officers, focused on recruiting to reverse two years of missed goals.

taskandpurpose.com

 

[ueo]

I’m hoping they offer pay to match what officer pay, if they’re looking for the same degreed candidate.

Army wants one-third of future recruits to be college grads

The Army will create two new MOSs, including warrant officers, focused on recruiting to reverse two years of missed goals.

taskandpurpose.com

One question- WHY? BAs in most fields are not applicable to "Close with and destroy" beyond making O Gps longer than they already are.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

One question- WHY? BAs in most fields are not applicable to "Close with and destroy" beyond making O Gps longer than they already are.

Because people who graduate from the university system rarely can comprehend that there are other forms of learning.

 

[IKnowNothing]

One question- WHY? BAs in most fields are not applicable to "Close with and destroy" beyond making O Gps longer than they already are.

The article points out two broad strokes reasons

A- that an increasing number of roles are not "close with and destroy" - degree potentially useful
B- expanding the recruitment pool in an era where the majority of HS grads are choosing to pursue some sort of post secondary - degree not useful, but body looking for work is.

 

[daftandbarmy]

FWIW, since WW2, it's been shown that lower education levels are one of the contributing factors to higher rates of PTSD...

What Are the Risk Factors for PTSD Among Military Service Members?​

Risk factors for PTSD among people in the military include lower education status, previous traumas, drug and alcohol use, poor social support, and a history of mental illness. “Prior to joining the military, if you have mental health issues, you’re more likely to develop PTSD,” says Bret Moore, PsyD, a prescribing psychologist and board-certified clinical psychologist in San Antonio, Texas, and author of The Posttraumatic Growth Workbook.
Genetics may also make certain individuals more predisposed to developing PTSD than others. A study from 2017 reported a significant link between genetic variation and PTSD among American and European women. (However, researchers didn’t notice the same link in men.) They also found that those people who had other psychiatric diagnoses were at a higher risk for developing PTSD after exposure to trauma. (7)

How Trauma in the Military Can Lead to PTSD — and How to Find Relief for Yourself or a Loved One

PTSD prevalence in the military varies by war, but if you or a loved one has been affected by the mental illness as a result of trauma, know that relief is possible. Learn about the risk factors for military PTSD, therapy options, and more.

www.everydayhealth.com