"The US Army has raised the maximum enlistment age to 42 years old and scrapped a barrier for potential recruits who have a legal conviction for marijuana or drug paraphernalia possession."
"The change in age limit brings the army more into line with other branches of the US military, such as the navy and air force, and may help deal with the recruitment struggles the army has faced in recent years."
"We're kind of looking at a more mature audience that might have experience in technical fields, said Angela Chipman, chief of military personnel accessions at the US army."
"The changes in army policy come as the US continues to wage war upon Iran, with the Pentagon moving about 2,000 paratroopers and about 4,500 marines to the region in recent days."
The US Army has increased the maximum enlistment age to 42 years and eliminated barriers for recruits with a single marijuana possession conviction. This change aligns the Army with other military branches and aims to address recruitment challenges, as the Army missed its 2022 target by 25%. Analysts suggest older recruits are often more motivated and focused. The Army is also targeting Gen Z applicants and seeking individuals with technical skills. These policy changes coincide with ongoing military operations in Iran and requests for additional funding.
Read at www.theguardian.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]