Voluntary Release Pilot Program: Effects on Attrition of General Detail Personnel

Abstract

The attrition rates, performance, and discipline of first-term general detail personnel holding a voluntary release option were compared with those of a matched control group not holding such an option. Both groups included a sample of recruits who ordinarily would not meet minimum recruiting standards (DELTAs) to assess the impact on attrition of recruiting such persons. After 23 months, 73 percent of the voluntary release eligibles had attrited, compared to 48 percent of the control group. Attrition rates for DELTAs were comparable to those of the total group. The majority of those who voluntarily separated from the Navy expressed dissatisfaction with Navy life. It was concluded that a blanket voluntary release option is not a prudent mechanism for controlling attrition of general detail personnel. Analysis of interviews held with both groups yielded information potentially useful in addressing the attrition problem.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA057832

Entities

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  • Marjorie W. Matlock
  • Robert A. Lakota
  • Robert V. Guthrie

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  • Bureau of Naval Personnel

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  • Human Systems
  • Space

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  • Active Duty
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Attrition
  • Education
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Great Lakes
  • Human Resources
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Research
  • Minority Groups
  • National Security
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Personnel
  • Navy
  • Recruiting
  • Recruits

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