Motivations and Attitudes of Officer Candidates: An Initial Report of Findings from the Officer Pre-Comm Survey.
Abstract
Data were obtained from a 1970-71 survey of officer candidates in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force on the motivations underlying application for training as an officer candidate. An identical 6-page, 43-item questionnaire was administered by each military service to a total of 3,924 officer candidates. A factor analysis was performed using three main variable groupings: (a) general attitudes toward the service, (b) reasons influencing the decision to apply for officer training, and (c) perceived job satisfaction items. In general, four factors were found which influenced the decision to apply for officer training: (a) draft motivation, (b) pay and other personal benefits, (c) anticipated job satisfaction, and (d) individual development.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- ADA015560
Entities
People
- Allan H. Fisher Jr.
Organizations
- Human Resources Research Organization