JUNE 3, 2020 - The U.S. Army is kicking off its first nationwide virtual hiring campaign June 30-July 2 with a goal of recruiting 10,000 new Soldiers to serve in 150 different occupations. Army National Hiring Days is an all-Army effort to inspire individuals across the nation to “Join Us.” As part of the three-day hiring event, Army leaders, operational units, recruiters … [Read more...]
Combat Fitness Test (CFT)
The Combat Fitness Test (CFT) is a physical fitness test of the United States Marine Corps, and is used in complement to the USMC Physical Fitness Test (PFT). The CFT is a 300-point test with an emphasis on functional fitness related to operational demands. Males and females perform the same exercises but are scored differently, and adjustments are also made for age. Passing … [Read more...]
Army Recruiting Tests ‘Micro-targeting’ in Chicago Neighborhoods
APRIL 8, 2019 - A recruiting pilot program in Chicago has increased the number of young men and women responding to the Army's messaging in that city by about 16 percent. "We took a very hard look at ourselves and how we're communicating to 17- to 24-year-olds in the country," Under Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy said March 21 during a presentation at the Center for … [Read more...]
ACFT Ensures Soldiers Are Lethal, Physically Conditioned For Multi-Domain Operations
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 - The Army's most important weapons system is the Soldier. To overmatch the enemy in multi-domain operations, Soldiers must demonstrate physical fitness levels required for combat. The Army Combat Fitness Test ensures that Soldiers are physically conditioned for that fight. The ACFT will improve lethality, transform the Army's physical fitness culture, … [Read more...]
Army Secretary Esper Focuses on Improving Army’s Recruiting Efforts
JULY 10, 2018, Fort George G. Meade, MD - In an effort to grow the force to a half million by 2028, the Army must continue to refine recruiting outreach efforts, said Secretary of the Army Dr. Mark T. Esper. During a brief visit with 1st Recruiting Brigade at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, on Friday, Esper had the opportunity to swear in eight enlisted recruits for the … [Read more...]