Robert Rose’s Post

Stumbled upon this article while replying to a post by John Nagl questioning our current All Volunteer Force in an era of LSCO and just wanted to repost here for others thoughts and consideration. I thought it was very well written and I've reposted my original comments to it below. https://lnkd.in/g92eR-r3 "Robert Rose Great insights and well written. I walked away from your article with a great sense of nostalgia for an Army I have never been a part of. This led me to wonder why the Army has persisted in maintaining this post-WWII industrial/scientific system and it led me to what I think is the only real weakness in your assessment -- defining the problem the Army is expected to solve in the modern era. What is our Army expected to do today that it wasn't expected to do prior to WWI and WII? Does maintenance of an empire and forward integrated deterrence demand a military management process that is scientific? While it would be great to assume we can turn back the clock to a pre-hegemonic US military management process would this older system allow us to effectively accomplish the missions expected of a global hegemon? Sure, you could make an argument that we shouldn't be engaged as a global hegemon with a massive forward deterrent posture, but that is a question for politicians. Unless a new administration and the political establishment has a massive shift to a more isolationist foreign policy I am not sure a Divisional system is feasible. Of course, this last part is becoming more and more likely. Great article." And here is a link to the John Nagl post: https://lnkd.in/gkXcAEkz

Army to put one-star recruiting hubs in Los Angeles, Atlanta. An interesting twist to US Army Recruiting. Not a fan of multiple layers of bureaucracy in any process or initiative and I hope this is not the case with this effort. From what I have seen in the world of recruiting, a few areas that MUST be addressed are... > Marketing should be local, not just a national blitz. One size does not fit all. > Get marketing dollars down to the battalion level...and the authority to obligate them. > Influencers are a major "force multiplier" in any community. Get engaged with them and grow the relationships. > Branding, Branding, Branding. Who are we? What do we stand for? The Marines figured this out decades ago! What other efforts should our Army be taking to up their game in recruiting? #beallyoucanbe #Army #VETLANTA #armystrong #armyveteran #Veterans #Veteran

All the Services met or exceeded their recruiting goals for 2024. I'm sure you've seen the news that the Armed Forces are not hitting their recruiting goals this year, mostly by people using that as a political talking point, but that's no longer the case. I'm pleased to see that the Air Force, Space Force, Navy, Marines, and Army have all met their 2024 goals. Going forward the Air Force (and I'm sure all the Services) will re-tool their recruiting efforts, as all Services frequently do, to ensure continued success. If you've been around the military for more than a year or two, you've seen the recruiting messages and incentives change over time. This is natural and normal. America's Armed Forces are among the best in the world, and it's because young men and women step up to serve our country. These are dangerous times, and just like their fathers and mothers before them, young Americans are rising to the occasion. The Army National Guard has it right when they call these fine young Americans, "The Next Greatest Generation." #armedforces #military #airforce #army #navy #marines #spaceforce #coastguard #militaryservice #nextgreatestgeneration

51% of employers struggle to translate military skills to civilian roles—and it’s holding back both #veterans and the organizations that could be employing them. Here, we cover practical tools and steps to connect with veteran talent and honor their unique skillsets all throughout the year... not just on #VeteransDay.

I would like to add the time management skill to the list. It is a very important skill in most jobs.

How govt. today moves goal posts to avoid looking bad (Think schools for grades and just about any other key data point).  The U.S. Army lowered its recruiting goals for fiscal year 2024 after falling short of its target by about 10,000 recruits in 2023. Rather than setting the goal what it needs to make up for the shortfall and build a plan to accomplish that mission, the Army adjusted its goal from 65,000 recruits in 2023 to 55,000 for 2024 - cementing the shortfall as the new norm. The US is facing greater global threat today than any time in generations - and seems fully un-serious about its preparedness. https://lnkd.in/ejKS7zcS

Folks, if you have some kids or grandkids looking for a way to pay for college, or pay for a technical certification in a trade, have them consider joining the Alabama National Guard. (Same for other states.) If they turn 17 during their Junior year, they can actually join while still attending high school. Bottom line, after being accepted, a recruit can qualify for up to $22,000 per year in tuition assistance. Plus, between their NG pay for one weekend a month, and GI Bill incentives, they can receive up to $1,000 per month for personal spending while they are in school. As mentioned, these financial benefits also apply to a technical trade school as well. Good stuff for young guys and gals looking for some structure and to avoid student loan debt…

The Military-Spouse Hiring Toolkit provides valuable insights for federal hiring managers on how to effectively recruit and hire from this resilient, talented community. Top three things you should know: 1. Military Spouses Are Highly Skilled Military spouses are adaptable, educated, and resourceful. In fact, 84% have some college education or higher, making them a significant yet underutilized talent pool in the federal workforce. 2. Non-Competitive Hiring Advantage Eligible military spouses can be hired non-competitively in federal positions, meaning they don’t have to go through the standard hiring process, allowing them to more easily secure jobs that align with their skills and career goals. 3. Flexibility Is Key Federal agencies are encouraged to offer telework, remote work, and flexible schedules to support military spouses who may need to relocate frequently. These flexibilities make federal employment an excellent match for this mobile workforce. By integrating military spouses into the workforce, agencies not only strengthen their teams with skilled professionals but also support national security by fostering the stability of military families. Let's continue the conversation—like, share, and follow to learn more about how we can help military spouses thrive. #MilitarySpouseEmployment #FederalHiring #CareerFlexibility Thank you Geneva Hauser for sharing this valuable resource 🥰❤️

🌟 Navy Recruiting in the Spotlight 🌟 In case you haven't heard, Navy Recruiting Command exceeded its recruiting goals during fiscal year 2024! Recruiting Nation successfully contracted 40,978 active and 7,612 reserve Sailors to join the US Navy in FY24. Throughout the year, and under the direction of RADM James Waters, many significant changes were made to improve recruiting performance: -The goal-setting approach was changed from monthly to yearly to eliminate the limitations caused by a fixed calendar. -The process for approving medical waivers was revamped to make it faster, aiming for a review time of zero to three days. -A team of top Recruiters was formed to quickly find and remove obstacles. 🔗 Read the full story at the link below.

People don’t join the ADF; they join one of the services. They join either the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army or Royal Australian Air Force, each of which has unique traditions, service life and a proud history of defending Australia. Furthermore each unit has traditions that many want to be part of because of family who have served in those corps. Australia needs to rethink its defence personnel strategy, starting with removing advisory consultants in all parts specially in recruiting. These people don't understand traditions, loyalty to corps and mateship. Defence force is more than just a job, career or service. We are family for life and never left behind https://lnkd.in/gf-2qMCk