An Analysis of the U.S. Army Trainee Discharge Program.
Abstract
This analysis of the Army Trainee Discharge Program (TDP) includes a review of the TDP and the literature on attrition, an analysis of existing Army data, and discussions of the projection methodology of ELIM-COMPLIP, qualitative issues which impact on loss rates, and TDP policy and administration. The program, which is governed by Army Regulation 635-200, has been found to be sound. Higher attrition rates are attributed to increased emphasis on TDP at the training centers due to recent Army-wide force competency initiatives. The impact on personnel who are eligible for the Army College Fund has been minimal even though greater numbers of losses are occurring from upper mental category cohorts. The currently-used measures; educational achievement, AFQT score, and gender were found to be valid and useful predictors of TDP attrition. Additional measures that can be used to improve prediction methodology are race, reading grade level, and age. The report includes specific recommendations to improve prediction and management of TDP attrition.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA124144
Entities
People
- F. David Coleman