MILITARY PERSONNEL: Observations Related to Reserve Compensation, Selective Reenlistment Bonuses, and Mail Delivery to Deployed Troops

Abstract

Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the U.S. military has deployed high numbers of active duty and reserve troops to fight the global war on terrorism and for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Ensuring that U.S. military forces are adequately compensated and that the morale of deployed troops remains high have been priorities for the Congress and the Department of Defense (DOD). In response to congressional mandates, GAO has reviewed a number of issues concerning military personnel. For this hearing, GAO was asked to provide the results of its work on military compensation for National Guard and Reserve personnel and on the Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) program, a tool DOD can use to enhance retention of military personnel in critical occupational specialties. In addition, GAO was asked to provide its preliminary views, based on ongoing work, concerning mail delivery to troops stationed in the Middle East.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 24, 2004
Accession Number
AD1106024

Entities

People

  • Derek B. Stewart

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Congress
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electronic Mail
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Governments
  • Health Care
  • Iraqi-War
  • Law
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Operations
  • Military Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Postal Service
  • Websites

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Occupational Health and Safety.