Is the Army desperate for soldiers right now?

Question

Do they need soldiers and officers? I’m seriously considering joining 

Answer 1

Nope, everytime there is a down turn in the economy the military gets more volunteers  then they need

Answer 2

You go right ahead and do that.  Don't let any of us hold you back.

Answer 3

No. Quite the opposite. So many people have been wanting to join over the past few years.

Answer 4

No they are not desperate.  But fully qualified individuals can still get in. 

Answer 5

The US Army almost always needs soldiers as well as officers. Almost all officers come from West Point and Army ROTC. The Army is not desperate however.

Answer 6

Which army?  

Answer 7

The military always needs new service members, people are constantly leaving the military after their enlistment

Answer 8

Nope not at all. They are actually having to delay some going because of covid. Those officers that were in ROTC programs have been delayed as well. 

Answer 9

wasn't when I retired in 2001 .................................

Source(s): Retired ARMY SFC.