U.S. Army Recruiting for the Global War on Terror and Beyond
Abstract
The current Army strategic recruiting environment is undergoing significant change in nine major areas. The current recruit population (Millennial Generation) the parents of the recruit population the increase in global terrorism and military conflict cyberspace and the advancement of information technologies and dissemination globalization the segregation of America politicization of the recruiting effort execution of war and sustained economic growth and prosperity are all having a significant impact on Army recruiting. A construct for an Army Recruiting Grand Strategic Plan that addresses these changes in the strategic environment and can ensure continued success in meeting the Army's recruiting mission is proposed in this strategy research project. Priority to the Army recruiting strategic planning effort should be given to addressing the emerging changes in the strategic environment along with increasing the effectiveness of current recruiting operations. The proposed Army Grand Strategic Recruiting Plan is a framework and construct that could help enable the Army meet the strategic challenge of achieving its recruiting mission and maintaining a viable all-volunteer Army during the current prolonged war.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 15, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA449823
Entities
People
- Robert A. Sinkler
Organizations
- United States Army War College