Selection of Qualified Army Enlistees: Analysis of Characteristics of Soldiers Separated under TRADOC Regulation 635-1.
Abstract
The research focuses on two specific questions: (1) Is there information in the background of an individual soldier who fails (Reservist or RA), which will distinguish him from an individual who succeeds? and (2) What effect is produced on the post-military lifestyle of an individual who returns home after being in the Army for a brief period (less than 180 days)? In response to the first question, the discharged soldier seemed to differ from the successful soldier in several ways: The dischargee had more difficulty in school, complained more of boring civilian jobs, and was more likely to have been dissatisfied with civilian life. In response to the second question, no significant amount of change appeared in any direction in the life style of individuals in the Army less than 180 days. For most categories, 'no change' was the most frequent response, with fewer individuals indicating positive or negative changes. However, a noteworthy, although deplorable change appeared in the category of arrest records: 46% of the dischargees reported more arrests after discharge than before enlistment, and 41% reported fewer.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA077986
Entities
People
- Kenneth W. Stroad Jr.
- Richard J. Orend
- Theodore H. Rosen
Organizations
- Human Resources Research Organization