SaltiDawg
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Not known to whom?I am currently serving; it's not a known fact.
Not known to whom?I am currently serving; it's not a known fact.
Not known to whom?
So, not known to you.
This is not the same as it not being a "known fact.". Just sayin'. You seem quite agitated about it.
I am currently serving; it's not a known fact.
What you've provided is anecdotal hearsay.
However, there is no question the strong job market impacts retention...and recruiting. The sky is not falling.
I am repeating what my son is telling me. He is in a combat arms branch and I did confirm with him that he does not know of ONE 1 LT. who is planning on staying past their initial commitment. This includes WP grads. The current job market is certainly a factor but that is not the main reason. Most are saying the ops tempo is the main reason. Those not in a combat arms branch may be seeing something else. I believe my statement can be backed with fact.... a 98% promotion rate to captain tells me the pickings are slim when looking at junior officers. In the AF the selection rate to Major is insanely high. Check out reddit and the numerous threads on dropping a REFRAD packet the minute someone is eligible. I believe both are due to poor retention of JO's.
Did you actually read the study referenced in the article? It says that the Service Academy (West Point in the study) has a 6% HIGHER retention rate.Service academy graduates could see longer military obligations
Studies show academy grads have lower junior officer retention rates than other officer commissioning sources, lawmakers say.www.militarytimes.com
How to Prevent the Army’s 'Brain Drain' - Modern War Institute
West Point Cadet Bradley Baker argues that exit surveys for all officers leaving the Army with 8 or fewer years of service is a critical first step in understanding and eventually countering lower junior officer retention rates.mwi.usma.edu