enlisting

(noun) the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.). Synonyms: recruitment.

(verb) join the military. Synonyms: enlist.

(verb) hire for work or assistance. Synonyms: engage, enlist. Example: "Engage aid, help, services, or support."

(verb) engage somebody to enter the army. Synonyms: enlist, draft, muster in.