That depends on how long you want to take doing it and we weren't in an Iraq situation then. A couple of years ago would have been a good time.
The Army is giving $25,000 bonuses to sign up right now. Thats what it is taking to man our ranks. I have no idea what the reenlistment bonuses are. You think they could do that for three more divisions?

Edit: Reenlistment bonuses: http://www.stayarmy.com/messages/srb...R2007_002.html

But everything is still geared towards folks with former Active Duty experience.

There is a wealth of fantastic people in the National Guard and Reserves that could be enticed into the Regular Army.

I had a plan pre-9/11 of course, way back when . . . regarding our military, that would have kept force strength, increased the stature of our NG & AR . . . and decrease the size of the RA.

But alas, that plan would have never worked these days.

I'm not going to search but I'd say the enticements would be there already and they could become active in a heartbeat if they wanted.

Right now I believe the Army does not want folks who have only Reserve experience, and are no longer in the reserves, or is it very easy to transfer from the reserves or national guard into the regular army. :hmm:

Some Army Reserve and Army National Guard soldiers who are currently activated can apply for direct transfer to active duty (critical mos?).
However, one may apply to the Reserves and/or National Guard for a "conditional release." Basically, a "conditional release" says that the Reserve Component or National Guard agrees to release you from the remainder of your commitment, if you are accepted for enlistment or appointment to an active duty service component.
To start the conditional release process, you must see an active duty recruiter. The Recruiter is the only person who can request a conditional release.
The Army offers a "broken service," or "prior service" enlistment bonus for those who have separated from the Army (or another service), but wish to re-enlist into the Army, if they possess a military skill that is considered "critical."