Some remain in the DEP for only a few weeks before entering active duty, while others remain for up to 12 months. Historically, the Air Force likes to begin each fiscal year with more than 40 percent of the annual shipping target already in the bank. Recruiting officials note that getting the right number of people is only part of the equation. The expeditionary nature of today's operations requires that recruiters be very selective in who they admit to put on the blue uniform. One area where we will not budge to meet our accession numbers is quality.
High quality recruits translates to lower training attrition and better retention.
We are looking for sharp, motivated airmen who are ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow's Air Force.