Should the United States Marine Corps Refine Its System of Active Component Enlisted Recruitment in Order to Target the Needs of Select Marine Corps Reserve Units?
Abstract
Considering the significant budgetary and manpower constraints being levied upon the Marine Corps, in conjunction with the sustained foreseeable heavy reliance on the Reserve Component (RC) it is vitally important that the Marine Corps incorporate potential refinements to enable the most efficient and advantageous recruitment for the total force. One such refinement could be realized by the tailoring Active Component (AC) recruitment to a model which gives enhanced consideration to the manning requirements of the RC. Considering the fact that a large percentage of those who serve in the AC ultimately return to the same geographic region from which they entered service, the Marine Corps is missing an opportunity to harvest greater returns on its investment by not establishing a connection between the AC recruiting missions and the needs of the proximal reserve units. By establishing this connection, the Marine Corps has the potential to retain valuable experience, enhance the investment on training dollars and to foster a culture which encourages the continuum of service. The end result of this transition is an opportunity to better meet the needs of the AC and the RC, while simultaneously enhancing the relationship between the Marine Corps and the individual Marine.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 23, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA601027
Entities
People
- Jason Burkett
Organizations
- Marine Corps University