Recruit Attrition and the Training Unit Environment

Abstract

This report describes a study that examined the relationship between the attrition histories of training platoons and the performance and attrition of Marine Corps recruits differing in high school graduation status. Non-high school graduates placed in platoons with histories of high attrition had especially high attrition rates. This finding replicates the results of an earlier study. The results suggest that the attitudes and expectations of drill instructors may exert critical influences over the performance and attrition of platoons.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 1981
Accession Number
ADA100311

Entities

People

  • Gregory L. Robinson
  • Irwin G. Sarason
  • Raymond W. Novaco
  • Thomas M. Cook

Organizations

  • University of Washington

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Attrition
  • Business Administration
  • California
  • Education
  • Human Resources
  • Instructors
  • Management Personnel
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Research
  • Naval Shore Facilities
  • Physical Fitness
  • Psychology
  • Recruits
  • Resource Management
  • Schools
  • Social Environment

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  • Naval Personnel Management