The U.S. Army hit its main recruiting goal for fiscal year 2024 after notable shortfalls in the prior two recruiting cycles.
The military service announced it has brought in at least 55,300 recruits to boost its active component, surpassing its 55,000-recruit goal by Sept. 30.
The recruiting success comes after the Army missed its 2022 target by 25 percent, bringing in only 45,000 recruits to its active component out of a goal of 60,000.
The service slightly improved in 2023, notching a 15 percent miss as it brought in 55,000 new members. The goal was 65,000 recruits.
In addition to hitting its active component recruiting goal, the Army is set to have more than 11,000 recruits in its delayed entry program (DEP); which allows enlistees to commit to enter Basic Training on a specified date….