A Survey of Soldiers' Opinion

Abstract

In October 1976, the Survey Opinion Questionnaire was distributed to 2674 soldiers in TO/E divisional and non-divisional units in CONUS and USAREUR. 2382 questionnaires were analyzed, first as a total sample, then by rank and rank groupings, and finally by unit type and unit groupings. The questionnaire asked for information and opinions about training, job satisfaction, and work ethic, (the three important aspects of attitude towards duty time). Generally, the attitude towards duty time is positive, and attitudes are more positive in the higher enlisted ranks than in the lower. The analyses by unit types show differential responses that indicate a slight falling off of positive attitudes as units go from combat, through combat service support, to combat support units. There is a clear and pervasive perception of what activities are important to self, bosses, and assistants; and an almost equally clear perception that what is important to self and assistant (individual, squad or team training) is different from what is important to bosses (Vehicular or weapon system maintenance).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA043913

Entities

People

  • John A. Caviness
  • Robert S. Neilson

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Artillery
  • Combat Support
  • Community Relations
  • Data Analysis
  • Descriptive Analytics
  • Distance Learning
  • Field Grade Officers
  • Job Satisfaction
  • Military Police
  • Officer Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Training
  • Training Devices
  • Training Management
  • Warrant Officers
  • Weapon Systems

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  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Military Science