Recruiters
want to
join you
by Duane Leibhart
Even though all branches of the armed forces are
being reduced in size, recruiting still remains a
full-time job for Lincoln recruiters.
The recruiters have been successful in filling their
quotas, even though draft pressure has let up. An
increase in pay to all military personnel has given
them a new benefit to offer potential volunteers.
A recruit's starting pay is much higher than in
preceding years. He now starts at $288 a month
compared to $78.20 a few years ago.
The Army, largely dependent on draftees in the
past, has a goal of ultimately becoming an
all-volunteer force, according to Sgt. Leroy Graham.
"The standards are stiff er now, what we are striving
for is quality," he said.
"We don't want the man in the Army unless he
wants to be there," he added. The Army has been
conducting an extensive advertising campaign
informing the public about "the new Army that
"wants to join you." The Army now allows longer
hair and serves beer with meals.
The Air Force, not to be caught with its slogans
down, has been spending a considerable amount of
money on national advertising.' their slogan is "Find
yourself in the Air Force." . .
Lowe said the Air Force has also relaxed haircut
policy jnd.now. also serves beer in their rnesshalls.
The staff sergeant said a relaxation of these policies
doesn't necessarily mean discipline has suffered. The
Air Force's-mission is basically that of support, he
added. . .
?Why discipline a computer operator in the Air
Force as strictly as a combat infantryman," he asked.
Lowe said they have filled the May quota already and
are working on June and July's now.
"We fill our quotas, but it's hard, like Hling
insurance. But really, the Air Force sells itself," he
said.
The Navy is starting a national advertising program
in May. The local station has a supply of bumper
stickers saying "Sailors have more fun." The Navy
recruiter. Chief Wesley Brooks, said this is a low time
of the year for recruiting but fewer people are
inquiring about the Navy.
The chief said standard! have not been reduced.
'This little or no draft situation is worse than no
draft at all. The draft pressure isn't there anymore.
Young men are just sort of hanging back to see what
happens. Three years ago we couldn't handle all the
people," Brooks said.
Brooks illustrated the Navy's relaxed haircut
regulations by pointing to a well trimmed
sideburn once taboo. The Navy traditionally has
allowed full beards if they are neatly trimmed.
The Marine Corps recruiter Gunnery Sgt. M.L.
Garvis said the haircut policy in the Marines is the
same as ever short.
"We enlist men to be military men and you can't
be civilian and military at the same time.-There are
people like that in the national guard," Garvis added.
The Marine Corps has two catchy slogans. One
says "We don't promise you a rose garden." The
other says "The Marine Corps, is looking for a lew
good men."
The Marine Corps is not getting any additional
funds for advertising.
The sergeant said a rumor of a personnel shortage
in the Marine Corps probably arose from the.
: difference, between the amount of men let out and
those that twve been enlisting..
'That was partially planned, but what wasn't
planned was thaOwe couldn't overship asiiujch awe ;
wanted," he said.1 'TVe: thought there woujd: be a
bigger run on recruiting . because of the increased pay
benefits, but it didn't happen. "Recruiting is always,
tough, it's not the easiest thing -In: the world," he:
added. -I .
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