Snapshot of Early Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Transition Experiences in the U.S. Army
Abstract
The purpose of this research was to identify the challenges encountered by enlisted Soldiers in the U.S. Army as they transition into leadership roles. A sample of 49 Soldiers (private first class to first sergeant) from a Forces Command installation participated in focus groups designed to gather first-hand accounts during an umbrella week data collection in August 2018. The Army Leadership Requirements model was used as a framework for examining the issues raised during this project in order to facilitate more direct translation of the research into existing Army leader development concepts. The primary finding of this research was that, despite a robust leader development system in the Army, the majority of these Soldiers encountered significant difficulties upon assuming a leadership position for the first time. While the sample size in this effort is small, the key points identified in this research converge with other sources of information. Based on the findings of this preliminary research, in-depth examination of the issues unique to the transition process of enlisted Soldiers as they transition into noncommissioned officers within the Army is warranted.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1158866
Entities
People
- Larry W. Golba
Organizations
- U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences