Recruiting Solutions

March Madness: Ensuring Future Service Members Ship to Basic Training in the Summer

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In this episode of the Recruiting Solutions Podcast, Colonel (Ret.) James Welch sits down with Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Stephen Sibley to discuss the decisive actions military recruiters and leaders must take to protect their summer mission and ensure enlistees ship to basic training. They cover:

  • Why March is the most important month to prepare for Summer
  • How to verify high school graduation status the right way
  • Why face-to-face interviews with summer shippers are critical
  • The most common mistakes recruiters make in March
  • How engagement and public recognition reduce attrition
  • What commanders should be tracking weekly to prevent surprises

    • This episode is a practical leadership discussion for recruiters and recruiting leaders across the armed forces. Summer success is decided in March.

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    Recruiting SolutionsBy James Welch