Army recruiting sees historic mission increase

Miami, Florida — U.S. Army leaders recently announced the need for 6,000 additional active-duty recruits and 1,500 additional Army Reserve recruits by the end of September as a result of the National Defense Authorization Act’s increase in the Army’s size.

U.S. Army Recruiting Command will see the largest in-year mission increase in the command’s history, bringing the original mission of 62,500 to 68,500. This will increase Fiscal Year 2017 mission of the local Army recruiting battalion, based in Miami from 2668 to 2912 enlistments.

The US Army Recruiting Battalion Miami’s area of operations include southeastern Florida from Vero Beach to Key West, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

“Receiving this increase almost six months into our recruiting year is indeed a challenge, but one we are in a position to meet and even exceed,” said Lieutenant Colonel Harold Miller, Commander of the US Army Recruiting Battalion Miami.

The Army has added $200 million in incentive bonuses, fully opened enlistment to those who have served previously to assist with the increase, and increased the number of two-year enlistment opportunities.

The Army’s standards for quality will not change with the mission increase. Currently, only 29 percent of youth meet the physical and mental qualifications required for military service.

To discuss these changes and the impact on the local area or to request an interview in the local area contact: Harvey Spigler, Public Affairs Officer, at 305-403-8479 or [email protected]

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