The Quantity and Quality of Air Force Volunteers in the Absence of a Draft
Abstract
The study estimates the number and quality of individuals who would apply for Air Force enlistment under present conditions if the draft is eliminated. The subject population used is a 15 per cent sample for all individuals applying for Air Force enlistment in 1970, whether or not they actually were enlisted. A model based on the distribution of draft lottery numbers within the sample population was developed to determine the effect of eliminating the draft. A comparison of the quantity and mental quality of the applicant population expected in the absence of a draft with the Air Force's stated manpower quantity and quality requirements indicates that the Air Force will have difficulty meeting its requirements in the absence of a draft, especially in areas requiring higher mental aptitudes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0740599
Entities
People
- Ralph B. Fritzsch