Identifying Opportunities to Recruit More Individuals Above the Age of 21 into the Army

Abstract

Although the Army has traditionally focused most of its recruiting efforts on high school diploma holders ages 18 to 24, older recruits, as a group, score higher on qualification tests and are more likely to reenlist and to be promoted. RAND researchers examined the potential for recruiting individuals older than 21 and derived actionable recommendations for improving recruitment among older individuals.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 17, 2022
Accession Number
AD1163792

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  • Christina Panis
  • Joe Cheravitch
  • Katherine L. Kidder
  • Louay Constant
  • Michael S. Pollard
  • Ryan Haberman

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  • RAND Corporation

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  • Military Occupational Specialties
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  • Personnel Management
  • Qualifications
  • Recruiting
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