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We are on a mission to ensure a strong, adaptable, and ready force supported through exceptional policy, programs, and services.
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POPULATION REPRESENTATION IN THE MILITARY SERVICES

Helland
Dr. Katie Helland
Director

Mission 

The Accession Policy Directorate supports and advises the Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness on policies and programs for recruiting and accessing officer and enlisted personnel. The directorate also provides guidance and manages enlistment standards, development and use of screening tools, ensures recruiter access to high schools and colleges, and analyzes recruiting resources. Additionally, it oversees the US Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM) and works to sustain the All-Volunteer Force.  

Vision 

Responsible for Policy, Planning and Program Review of Active and Reserve Personnel Procurement and Processing Develop, Review, and Analyze Policies, Resource Levels, and Budgets for Enlisted Recruiting and Officer Commissioning Programs

 

Functions

  • Officer Commissioning Service Academies, ROTC, OCS, Direct Appointments
  • Enlisted and Medical Recruiting and Advertising
  • Enlistment Standards and Processing Age, Aptitude, Citizenship, Education, Conduct (DoDI 1304.26), Physical Fitness 
  • Personnel Selection and Job Classification Enlistment Testing Policy
  • Evaluation and Oversight of Enlistment Options and Incentive Programs Enlistment Bonuses; Education Benefits
  • Analysis to Determine Youth Attitudes Toward Military
  • Evaluation and Reporting of Recruiting Results Congress, Senior Oversight Committees, Public (Press Releases)
  • Policy Analysis (Volunteer Force, Conscription, National Service) DoD Liaison with Selective Service System   
  • Joint Recruiting Facilities Program
  • Oversight of U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM)

Population Representation in the Military Services

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