The military is struggling to recruit, amid an apparent disconnect with the younger generation. But it is a complex picture.
A majority of American adults would not be willing to serve in the military were the U.S. to enter into a major war, recent polling has found, while public confidence in the armed forces appears to be waning.The figures come as all branches of the armed forces have in recent years struggled to meet their recruitment targets, suggesting a growing apathy towards a career of military service.
Put simply, jobs are being offered and people are taking them.At the same time, inflation is still a thorn in the side of many consumers, and so many are seeking higher wage packets—which are currently increasing above inflation. By comparison, new enlistees in the armed forces earn little over $20,000 a year.'There's definitely a strong relationship between unemployment rate and how hard it is to recruit people,' Shugart said.
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