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21 June 2010

Recruiting: US Numbers for May 2010

The DoD has announced Recruiting and Retention numbers for May 2010

The Department of Defense announced today its recruiting and retention statistics for the active and reserve components for May 2010.

Active Component.

Recruiting. All four active services met or exceeded their accession goals for May 2010.
  • Army – 6,296 accessions with a goal of 6,056; 104 percent
  • Navy – 2,534 accessions with a goal of 2,534; 100 percent
  • Marine Corps – 912 accessions with a goal of 910; 100 percent
  • Air Force – 2,227 accessions with a goal of 2,227; 100 percent


Retention. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force retention is at or above the fiscal year-to-date goals for the first eight months of the year.


Reserve Component.

Recruiting. Five of the six reserve components exceeded their accession goals for May 2010. The Army National Guard intentionally slowed accessions for May because it is exceeding its fiscal year-to-date recruiting program.

  • Army National Guard – 4,429 accessions with a goal of 5,102; 87 percent
  • Army Reserve – 1,957 accessions with a goal of 1,785; 110 percent
  • Navy Reserve – 468 accessions with a goal of 434; 108 percent
  • Marine Corps Reserve – 920 accessions with a goal of 754; 122 percent
  • Air National Guard – 546 accessions with a goal of 475; 115 percent
  • Air Force Reserve – 774 accessions with a goal of 695; 111 percent


Attrition. Losses in all reserve components are within acceptable limits.


By: Brant

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