A Follow-Up Study of Marines Two and a Half Years after Recruit Training.
Abstract
This report describes a follow-up study of 228 Marines two and a half years after they received recruit training at MCRD, San Diego. A sample of Marines who began recruit training in October 1978 participated in a follow-up study. The subjects completed a questionnaire dealing with their recollections of recruit training, their current assignments, and their plans for the future. At the same time, commanding officer's provided information about the subjects' job performance, abilities, and problems. Information provided by the subjects and their commanding officers was related to performance in recruit training and ratings made by drill instructors. The results suggested that the subjects are dedicated Marines who, in general, see their recruit training experiences as having been very valuable, and, in particular, esteem the help they received from their drill instructors. Despite their positive attitudes toward the Marine Corps at the time of study, a high percentage of the subjects do not plan to re-enlist. Unfulfilled needs for personal growth in the areas of education and training seemed to play a role in re-enlistment plans. Drill instructors' ratings correlated significantly with a variety of performance measures 2-1/2 years after recruit training.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 20, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA108397
Entities
People
- Barbara R. Sarason
- Irwin G. Sarason
- Raymond W. Novaco
Organizations
- University of Washington