navy recruiting decrease?

[Occam]

Actually I have had troops and peer's release and all were back into the military with their desired career within 6 months. Trying to even get a memo approved in the disorganization these back to back to back tours have left our regiments is akin to pulling teeth.

It is well known and talked about that a release and re apply is a quicker option in many workplaces. Mine included.

I made that statement under the assumption that he was Infantry, and could take advantage of the SVOTP.  I stand corrected - and in his situation, you're probably right, release and re-enrol is possibly the quickest way to get where he wants to go.

That said, he'd be crazy not to have a chat with a PSO, and find out what options are available.  It costs nothing, and they may be able to offer administrative tidbits of information to make the release/re-enrol process go smoother, if that is indeed the way for him to go.  The PSO is a resource he really needs to take advantage of.

 

[ltmaverick25]

I really don’t think they will be slowing down navy recruitment for a while.  They are succeeding in hitting their targets yes, however, retention is a critical issue right now.  Sailors are burning out pretty hard after about 5 years in.  Being a sea going trade in the navy is a pretty tough go from what I have seen and heard from the guys I work with.  Unless the navy addresses the common dissatisfies that are causing so many to leave, I can’t see them hitting their desired manning levels anytime soon.

 

[damine3144]

well you know I just keep hearing different things about how the navy is cutting down on everything ie recruiting. Or it's not gonna effect the recruiting. I guess i'll just have to find out closer to when the time comes.

I would really hate to get out & get back in. I'm going to call the PSO see what he can do for me. It's worth a shot. Thanks for the replys

 

[Nuggs]

I really don’t think they will be slowing down navy recruitment for a while.  They are succeeding in hitting their targets yes, however, retention is a critical issue right now.  Sailors are burning out pretty hard after about 5 years in.  Being a sea going trade in the navy is a pretty tough go from what I have seen and heard from the guys I work with.  Unless the navy addresses the common dissatisfies that are causing so many to leave, I can’t see them hitting their desired manning levels anytime soon.

Add to that the amount of baby boomers due to retire.