Raising The Standard: Analysis Of The Marine Corps' Proposed Changes To The AFQT Score Requirement For Enlistment

Abstract

This research analyzes the Commandant of the Marine Corps' proposed changes to the Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) score required for enlistment within the Marine Corps. The proposed change includes raising the minimum AFQT score standard from 32 to 40. This research utilized a logistic regression model to assist in identifying potential effects on the retention of first term Marines. It was identified that AFQT scores have a negative relationship to the probability of a first term Marine submitting for reenlistment, thus, increasing the minimum AFQT score standard for enlistment has the potential to negatively impact the retention of first term Marines.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2021
Accession Number
AD1151224

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  • Alex M. Worner
  • Morgan G. Bartra

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