Leading Generation Y

The Armys ranks at the junior grades are filled with a new generation Regardless of their. initial motivation to serve, the Army must adapt its culture, training and leadership to accommodate an emerging new generational workforce - Generation Y. Adapting to Generation Y will ensure that the Army continues to recruit, retain and develop its rising forces to own the Army of the future. Whether referred to as the Millennial Generation, Generation Y or the Next Generation, the Army needs to consider the gap between Boomers, Generation X and the Soldiers that fill our junior ranks Today enlisting new recruits and the retention of quality mid-grade Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers NCOs and Soldiers is key to the continued success of our nations Army It is important that the Army study the differences and needs of its newest Soldiers - Generation Y.