New Army recruits take part in a swearing-in ceremony in San Diego. (Gregory Bull/AP) The Future Soldier Preparatory Course, a cornerstone of the Army’s recent recruiting gains, is set to narrow its ...
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The Military’s Recruiting Surge

For a few years, the all-volunteer military construct was failing. Fresh thinking, financial resources, and untold amounts of effort have turned things around.
The preparatory course at the heart of the recent surge in Army recruitment numbers will tighten its standards, although it was unclear if that meant it will produce fewer future soldiers. Potential ...
Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Reddit Share on LinkedIn Share via Email FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — More than 60 men and women raised their right hands and took the oath of enlistment Saturday, ...
The Future Soldier Preparatory Course, a cornerstone of the Army's recent recruiting gains, is set to narrow its eligibility criteria. Prospective recruits can now participate in the course to improve ...