As of Dec. 31, the Space Force employed around 4,400 officers, 4,600 enlisted guardians, and 4,900 civilians, with plans to expand to 14,526 members in fiscal 2024. The Space Force plans to recruit nearly 700 new enlisted guardians and 321 new officers in fiscal year 2024. The service is preparing to welcome reservists to its ranks under a new model, without setting up a separate reserve component. The Space Force wants to build rotational crews to bolster shift work, increase operational efficiency, and prepare for potential surges in missions. In an effort to create a more intuitive and collaborative workforce, the service is overhauling its training pipeline to better prepare officers and enlisted personnel for a variety of operational roles.
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