our current military recruitment system is 'all-volunteer' right? But according to this passage from CQ Researcher....it causes financial issues for the members of the military? I need help interpreting?
And to get the recruits it needs the military is increasing sign-up bonuses. The Army in June asked Congress to double the cash bonus to $40,000 and to provide up to $50,000 in home-mortgage help for recruits who sign up for eight years of active duty. Other proposals pending in Congress would increase the top enlistment bonus to $30,000 from $20,000 and provide $10,000 in re-enlistment bonuses for certain reservists.
Money Woes
Money is a major issue for reservists and National Guard members. As “part-time” soldiers, they have full-time civilian jobs that they must leave, and their military paychecks are often much skimpier than what they earn in the private sector. Annual Reserve wages range from under $15,000 for a private to $132,000 for a major general
2007-12-12
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