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RP community, I need some help understanding this news article. I was turned away for being "too old" by a recruiter on 5/31/18 in an effort to find gainful employment. This was for both the active and reserve components. Can someone explain this article to me?
I'm a qualified, seasoned veteran willing to put the uniform back on to provide for my family, yet the Army is waiving drug use and offering bonuses just to get prospects in the door.
I'm a qualified, seasoned veteran willing to put the uniform back on to provide for my family, yet the Army is waiving drug use and offering bonuses just to get prospects in the door.
Army using drug waivers, bonuses to fill ranks
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Waivers have been used since the all volunteer force was initiated. It carries on what the waiver covers, but they come and they go. Tattoos, education, drug use, legal issues etc. if our states continue to allow drugs we will have to oermamnently waiver. Who knows. Sad but true. The military has excelled through it all, I am sure they will continue to do so. Thank you for your service.
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The Army is missing it's recruiting mission by a lot, and have already adjusted their goals downward to reflect their inability to attract enough willing and qualified recruits. In order to do so, the waiver percentage for category IIb and lower recruits is more than it historically has been, but still below the regulatory limits.
I hope they fix this soon, because the last time this happened, order and discipline issues ran rampant for several years back in the 2006-2012 timeframe.
I hope they fix this soon, because the last time this happened, order and discipline issues ran rampant for several years back in the 2006-2012 timeframe.
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