The Ethical Dilemma of Sustaining the Force

Abstract

The United States faces the ethical dilemma of hiring the all-volunteer force. Certainly, the Soldiers currently serving are not in solely for the money but what about the new hires. The term mercenary has negative connotations, which no one wants to be associated with, Soldiers, political personnel or the Nation. Mercenaries by definition are working or acting merely for money and other rewards. Although money may not be the sole incentive for serving for many, where would the accession and retention strength of the Army be without the monies offered?

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 06, 2007
Accession Number
AD1117016

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  • Michael A. Mitchell

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  • United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Administrative Personnel
  • Behavior And Behavior Mechanisms
  • Compensation
  • Democracy
  • Demographic Cohorts
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Management Personnel
  • Manpower Utilization
  • Market Economy
  • Military Personnel
  • Morals (Social Psychology)
  • Motivation
  • Personnel Management
  • Recruiting
  • Recruits
  • Standards
  • United States
  • Volunteers

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