FROM: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Recruiting Remains Strong Through November
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2013 - All four active services met or exceeded their target recruiting numbers for the first two months of fiscal 2013, Pentagon officials reported today.
Here are the specific numbers by service so far for the fiscal year, which began Oct. 1:
-- Army: 11,685 accessions, 101 percent of its goal of 11,550;
-- Navy: 5,299 accessions, 100 percent of its goal of 5,299;
-- Marine Corps: 4,293 accessions, 100 percent of its goal of 4,307; and
-- Air Force: 4,452 accessions, 100 percent of its goal of 4,452.
The Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps exhibited strong retention numbers for the second month of fiscal 2013, officials said, adding that the Navy exhibited strong retention numbers in the mid-career and career categories. Its 88 percent retention rate in the first-term category is the result of the Navy's transition from a downsizing posture to a stabilizing posture, officials explained.
Meanwhile, five of the six reserve components met or exceeded their fiscal 2013 recruiting goals for the first two months of the fiscal year. Here are the numbers:
-- Army National Guard: 8,453 accessions, 118 percent of its goal of 7,146;
-- Army Reserve: 4,013 accessions, 86 percent of its goal of 4,667;
-- Navy Reserve: 877 accessions, 100 percent of its goal of 877;
-- Marine Corps Reserve: 1,768 accessions, 113 percent of its goal of 1,569;
-- Air National Guard: 1,414 accessions, 100 percent of its goal of 1,414; and
-- Air Force Reserve: 1,279 accessions, 100 percent of its goal of 1,279; 100 percent.
All reserve components met their initial fiscal-year-to-date attrition goals. Officials said that although they expect this trend will continue, attrition numbers for November are not yet available.
