Important Factors in Motivating AFROTC (Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps) Officer Personnel in a Zero-Draft Environment,

Abstract

As the armed forces move toward a volunteer force, it becomes necessary to identify procurement and retention strategies which will be effective in maintaining viable force levels. A representative sample of AFROTC advanced cadets were surveyed to determine the effect of certain incentives on volunteerism, to identify AFROTC cadet attitudes toward a military assignment, and to evaluate the effect of certain aspects of military life on career decision. Results indicate that choice of career field and pay comparable to civilian earning capacity had the most influence in attracting volunteer officers, although negligible differences in officer quality were found between incentives. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0754965

Entities

People

  • Nancy Guinn
  • Steven R. Truax
  • William E. Alley

Organizations

  • Brooks Air Force Base

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Environment
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Reserves
  • Motivation
  • Officer Personnel
  • Procurement
  • Reserve Officer Training Corps
  • Students
  • Trainees
  • Training
  • Volunteers

Readers

  • Economics
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Naval Personnel Management