Recommend providing various new training aids needed to support new Recruit Training skills development. The premise is that all recruits need to be physically able to do the job of a nonrate. However, a single standard means that while some are challenged to improve, others are not. The desired state is that all recruits develop an overall fitness and wellness regimen that becomes a personal, lifetime pursuit. Career Planning 2.b.1.
Realistic expectations are critical at every step of the accession system.
Since this is a major contributing factor in creating motivation, better career planning in Recruit Training is essential. Force Manager involvement needs to be institutionalized in Recruit Training to ensure the most current and accurate rating information possible is available to recruits. The sponsorship program needs to be overhauled. Also, Cape May should maintain active liaison between Recruit Training staff and units that will receive graduates. Move FN vs. SN decision to a point as early as possible in Recruit Training.