The Army reduces its force by 24,000 troops due to recruitment shortages
According to a new "Force Structure Transformation" plan, "the Army is significantly overstructured, meaning there are not enough soldiers to fill existing units and organizations."
Due to the recruiting shortfall experienced in recent years, the Army announced a new "Army Force Structure Transformation" plan that will reduce its structural size by around 24,000 personnel.
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Recruitment problems
The Department of Defense (DOD) has experienced severe personnel shortages in recent years and has failed to meet its recruiting goals. In 2023, it fell short by more than 41,000 recruits across all branches of service. The document stated:
According to the new transformation plan, the Army "must reduce force structure to protect readiness in light of decreased end strength":