"US Army to Reduce Force by 24K Due to Recruiting Shortfalls"
The U.S. Army is reducing its force by approximately 24,000, about 5% of its total, in a restructuring effort to better prepare for future wars. The cuts will mainly affect unfilled positions rather than current soldiers, with a focus on eliminating roles related to counter-insurgency that are no longer in high demand. Despite the reduction, the Army aims to recruit an additional 7,500 troops for critical missions and is looking to optimize itself for large scale or multidomain combat operations. The military missed its 2023 recruiting goals by 41,000, facing challenges such as a competitive job market, declining eligibility, and COVID-19 school closures.
