In recent years, the US Navy has faced a serious shortage of personnel.. The Naval Surface Fleet Command is trying to solve this problem, however, this task is difficult. Only in November 2022 of the year, according to the Navy Times, was recorded around 9 thousands of vacant full-time positions in the United States Navy.
Vice Admiral Roy Kitchener, in connection with this, announced a test of a new model for manning crews. The goal of the new program is to reduce the number of seafarers, engaged in temporary additional service. These sailors are being taken away from their main duty stations, as a result of which the operation of ships suffers.
As Vice Admiral Kitchener noted, in accordance with the new crewing model, the command is trying to assign sailors to the right jobs at the right time. So, the needs of the surface fleet for specialists of a certain profile are determined. But this program still cannot compensate for the shortage of personnel in the fleet.. Now the US Navy is trying to recruit new recruits, but it's hard to do. One of the components of the new naval recruitment model – redistribution of so-called internal reserves. apparently, something from the series “double duty work” in various positions…
According to the command of the Navy, 2023 the year will be very difficult in terms of staffing. This is due to the fact, that fewer and fewer Americans want to associate even a few years of their lives with military service.
The armed forces are becoming less and less attractive in terms of how salaries, as well as career, because in civilian life you can find no less profitable jobs, only without the inherent risks and restrictions of military service. The Pentagon is trying to lure young people into the service with a variety of bonuses, including student loan repayment. Author:Ilya Polonsky Photos used:US Department of Defense