Joint Recruiting...Is the Time Right

Abstract

During the late 1990's, joint recruiting was touted by Congress and many in the Department of Defense as a cost effective solution for filling the military ranks. Since that time, the initiatives, studies, and media attention have died down. With inevitable changes in our government administration and rumors of decreased supplemental and defense authorization bills, the pressures for joint recruiting may return in full force. In an environment characterized by political turmoil and fiscal uncertainty it is incumbent upon the Department of Defense to be both effective and efficient at attracting new Service Members. This paper examines three possible joint recruiting options; combining administrative functions only, combining support functions only, or combining all functions down to the recruiter level. The preponderance of the research data and this paper conclude, that while money might be saved in the long term by implementing full joint recruiting, combining administrative and support functions is a better option for the armed forces and the nation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 15, 2008
Accession Number
ADA479073

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  • Cynthia A. Brown

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  • United States Army War College

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  • Human Systems

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  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
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  • Department Of Defense
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Environment
  • Information Systems
  • Management Personnel
  • Market Research
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Science
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Recruiting
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  • United States
  • War Colleges

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