Retaining the Best Marine Aviators Using Fiscally Sound Policies: An Analysis of USMC Aviator Manpower, Contracting, and Utilization

Abstract

To meet the Commandant's fiscal guidance and the Deputy Commandant for Aviation's goal of retaining the highest quality and qualified personnel, the US Marine Corps (USMC) must reevaluate current aviation manpower initiatives to balance return-on-investment with the retention of highly qualified aviators. Returning to eight-year contracts, implementing statutory four-year tours for all first tour aviators, and reevaluating incentive programs is integral to targeted retention and achieving the best return-on-investment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 31, 2016
Accession Number
AD1176216

Entities

People

  • Jay M Palmer

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Aviation Personnel
  • Business Administration
  • Department Of Defense
  • Flight Crews
  • Flight Training
  • Military Science
  • Operations Management
  • Personnel Management
  • Pilots
  • Students
  • Tilt Rotor Aircraft
  • Training
  • United States
  • Warfare

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  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Naval Personnel Management