The Evolution of Armed Forces Enlisted Personnel Management Policies: Executive Summary.

Abstract

Executive summary which describes the evolution of principles and procedures that guide the various branches of the armed services in managing their enlisted forces. The principles and procedures are the result of public pressures and struggles among the Congress, the Executive , and the services. The struggles are traced from the creation of the Continental Army in 1776 through the next 200 years. Particular attention is paid to recruitment, retention, compensation, desertion, punishment, drinking, and race. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA118149

Entities

People

  • J. H. Hayes

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Civil War
  • Congress
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Geography
  • Health Services
  • Law
  • Management Personnel
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Science
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Recruiting
  • Students
  • Warfare

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  • Criminal Law
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.