James Joyner over at Outside The Beltway talks about the merits and pitfalls of a 15-month enlistment, specifically targeted towards those either in college or the recently graduated.
Another segment of society that would profit from (or detractors might argue, become a target for) a 15-month enlistment: the unemployed.
This is all still in the ether, so don’t go running to your nearest Army recruiter just yet. Still, a 15-month option for military service is something I think many 18-35 year olds would consider. The only real question lies in whether or not civilians can rapidly adapt to a military environment.