1. What is the total number of active-duty troops in the U.S. Military?

2. a) What is the Army's sign-up goal for this year? 
b) How many new recruits have signed up as of August? 
c) What 2 reasons were believed to be the cause of the Army not meeting its recruitment goal two years ago?

3. a) What 2 changes did the Army make in requirements for new recruits this year? 
b) Why have they changed the tattoo rule? 
c) What 2 incentives is the Army now offering to new recruits? 
d) Why do you think a veteran would sign up for the Army?

4. Why won't the Army end recruitment efforts this year once it meets its goal?

5. a) Define incentive. 
b) Why do you think the Marine Corps has not increased its incentives?

6.  Why do you think that the Army Reserve is the only branch not quite meeting its recruitment goal?

7. Would you consider joining the U.S. Military after high school/college?  Why or why not?

OPTIONAL: Look at the recruitment webpages for the Army, Navy, AirForce and Marines.  Which do you think is the most interesting branch of the military? Why?