Recruiting
Navy Office of Community Outreach
This fact sheet may be of interest to those who want to get involved in recruiting efforts, link to your hometown, etc.:
Need Physicians for Suturing Clinic at Conference in Chicago (Funded)
Last year, Navy Medical Corps supported four regional PhiDE suturing clinics. This year, we have been asked to support a large suturing clinic at their international convention on 13 Jan in Chicago. This is an introduction to suturing for college students and nonclinical medical students—all specialties are encouraged to apply. Navy Recruit Command will be funding the event, although participants will need to have approval from their local command.
- We need approximately 35 physicians across all specialties to assist.
- The uniform for the event is Service Dress Blues.
- Interested MC officers should send an email to CDR Robyn Treadwell (BUMED N001C Plans and Policy Officer) by 29 NOV 2023 2359 EDT.
- Name, command, specialty
- Entry pathway (e.g. HPSP, USU, et.)
- Email (military and personal), phone number (personal)
- Military bio
Call to Service to Support Department of the Navy Recruiting
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AMPN/REF A IS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WORKING GROUP TO
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RMKS/1. In June 2022, via reference (a), I directed the establishment of a
Department of the Navy (DON) working group to address short and long-term
issues as we face one of the most challenging recruiting environments since
the all-volunteer force was established in 1973. The issues we faced then
and now are driven in part by a strong economy with low unemployment, the
post -coronavirus labor market, intense competition with the private sector,
and a declining number of young Americans interested in, and fit for military
service. In addition, limited access to the recruiting population in high
schools has negatively effected the Navy and Marine Corps’ ability to meet
recruiting goals.
- Over the past year, the working group has taken steps to improve
recruiting through targeted strategies, increased marketing efforts,
strengthened partnerships, and will continue considering and implementing the
full range of programs and tools available to identify and address recruiting
challenges. Reference (b) highlights some of these notable accomplishments.
Despite these promising efforts, we know the most significant work is at our
recruiting stations around the country. Our Navy and Marine Corps recruiters
have done a tremendous job in the face of these challenges. They are
committed to reinvigorating community relationships in every zip code to
share the Navy and Marine Corps story with as many young Americans as
possible and find the next generation of Sailors and Marines. - We cannot rely on our recruiters alone. Our story is not reaching enough
Americans, most of whom have limited exposure to currently serving Sailors,
Marines, or veterans. Therefore, I call upon all our people – Sailors,
Marines, families, and DON civilians – to share the positive outcomes of
military and civilian service. Your stories and experiences hold weight and
influence within your circle and could be why someone chooses military or
civilian service. - Public perception regarding service is critical to the DON reaching all
talented individuals. We must do more to rebuild the trust and confidence of
younger Americans, their families, and educators, and inform the Nation about
the role and value of the civilian-military partnership in defending our
Nation and preserving our freedoms. We do this by our daily professional and
moral conduct and by openly discussing the value of service. - The most powerful reasons for joining the military are the intangible
benefits: a feeling of patriotism; a sense of duty; honor through military
service; selfless service; camaraderie; purpose; character development; and a
real contribution to our Nation. Beyond these intangible benefits, the
tangible benefits continue to exceed anything you will find in the private
sector: stable employment in any economy; a competitive pay and benefits
package, including a portable retirement program and pension eligibility;
unrivaled education benefits both during and after service; housing; full
medical coverage; active duty or reserve opportunities; and extensive travel
opportunities. These benefits along with significant investments in basic
pay, housing, childcare, education, healthcare, and personnel policies have
provided high retention numbers across the DON, helping achieve our end
strength targets in light of our recruiting shortfalls. - We also seek patriotic Americans who wish to serve their country through
civilian service. Most are unaware of the breadth of available civilian
opportunities: in law enforcement; medical; engineering; trades; counseling;
finance; management; and many others. The DON employs more than 280,000
civilian employees across the world performing many types of work in many
different settings. These opportunities provide robust health and long-term
care, and life insurance plans as well as defined federal retirement pensions
and portable 401K plans. - The DON exists for one purpose: to defend our national security
interests and to protect the Nation by fighting and winning our Nation’s
wars. Our readiness depends on a quality all-volunteer force and the
civilians who support the force. As we face an increasingly challenging
competition for talent, it will take all of our people – Sailors, Marines,
families, and DON civilians – to meet this challenge. - Every day I am amazed by the tremendous work you all do in support of our
great Nation. Now, I ask each of you to help us encourage the next
generation to follow your lead. - Released by the Honorable Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy.//
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MC Retention and Exit Survey – Ends 11 OCT 2023
Dear Esteemed Colleagues,
We understand that the numerous organizational changes have caused you a great deal of stress. We acknowledge that several issues have directly impacted the Medical Corps and our manning. Our Medical Corps Chief’s office wants to know what affects you the most, so we can bring about meaningful and impactful change for our organization. We urge you to let us know what retention and exit factors are crucial to you. To this end, we have created a simple and straightforward Medical Corps Retention and Exit Survey. Your answers will enable senior leadership to directly influence your quality of life and sense of value. The survey is not time-intensive, and your candid responses will significantly impact our Corps for the better. Thank you for your time and support.
Sincerely,
Medical Corps Chief’s Office
Please see attached MC Retention and Exit Survey Flyer. The link to the survey is https://navmed.questionpro.com/RBMC23 and the QR code is attached.
If any issues with access, please email Captain Shauna O’Sullivan.
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