Career Progression to General Officer in the United States Air Force.

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to provide a body of knowledge that can be used in high-goal, long-range career planning. Common factors relevant to the education, background, and military experience of Air Force brigadier generals are identified and presented as a guide for the career development of Air Force junior officers. Variables assumed to be important to career development to Air Force general are identified for investigation. These variables are examined for importance to career progression through a combination of statistical testing and subjective analysis in comparing the careers of 171 Air Force brigadier generals, and 291 Air Force colonels who had been passed over for promotion. Three common career patterns are identified and presented from the analysis of the careers of the general officers. Recommendations as to the application of the study for the career planning of Air Force junior officers are presented as a conclusion to the study. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA047229

Entities

People

  • James R. Lipsey
  • John J. Beishke Jr.

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Data Analysis
  • Education
  • General Officers
  • Information Science
  • International Organizations
  • Literature Surveys
  • Military Education
  • Military Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Schools
  • Statistical Tests
  • Statistics
  • Students
  • Training
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Naval Personnel Management
  • Systems Analysis and Design