Reserve Enlistment Motivation

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to identify enlistment motivation and incentive patterns among 455 new U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) enlistees. Questionnaires were administered to non-prior service males who enlisted in the second half of calendar year 1976. The results showed that opportunity to learn new skills, earn extra money, and expand career opportunities, were the predominant reasons given for joining the USAR. The most negative aspects of Reserve enlistment were reported to be the length of enlistment obligation and physical appearance requirements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA046270

Entities

People

  • Marsha J. Michaels
  • Richard J. Orend
  • Robert N. Gaines

Organizations

  • Human Resources Research Organization

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Basic Training
  • Coast Guard
  • Data Analysis
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Guard
  • Personnel Management
  • Recruiting
  • Social Sciences
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Students
  • Surveys
  • Training

Readers

  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.
  • Naval Personnel Management