WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 2013 – All four active services met or exceeded their target recruiting numbers for the first three months of fiscal 2013, Pentagon officials reported today.
Here are the specific numbers by service so far for the fiscal year, which began Oct. 1:
— Army: 12,396 accessions, 101 percent of its goal of 12,250;
— Navy: 7,782 accessions, 100 percent of its goal of 7,782;
— Marine Corps: 6,073 accessions, 100 percent of its goal of 6,058;
— Air Force: 6,516 accessions, 100 percent of its goal of 6,516.
The Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps exhibited strong retention numbers for the third month of fiscal 2013, officials said. While the Navy exhibited strong retention numbers in the mid-career and career categories, the Navy’s achievement of 86 percent in the initial category is a result of the transition from a downsizing to a stabilizing posture.
Meanwhile, five of the six reserve components met or exceeded their fiscal 2013 recruiting goals for the first three months of the fiscal year. The Army Reserve finished December 572 short of its goal. Here are the numbers:
— Army National Guard: 12,412 accessions, 103% of its goal of 12,015;
— Army Reserve: 6,450 accessions, 92% of its goal of 7,022;
— Navy Reserve: 1,281 accessions, 100% of its goal of 1,281;
— Marine Corps Reserve: 2,359 accessions, 109% of its goal of 2,163;
— Air National Guard: 2,170 accessions, 100% of its goal of 2,170;
— Air Force Reserve: 1,872 accessions, 100% of its goal of 1,872.
All reserve components have met their fiscal-year-to-date attrition goals. Officials said that although they expect this trend will continue, attrition numbers for December are not yet available.