The Inadequacy of Projected Military Compensation Casts Foreboding Shadow Over the All Volunteer Force

Abstract

A sustained improvement in the US national economy now widely accepted as real, declining manpower in the recruiting market, the programmed increase in military force structure, continued erosion of the military retirement plan and other military benefits and most significantly, the failure of military compensation to maintain comparability with the private sector will place the viability of the AVF at risk. This essay provides a miniprecis of significant factors on how the Congress has raised and supported manpower for our armies in our history and attempts to unravel the confusion surrounding what is meant by military versus civilian pay comparability. The lessons learned in military compensation of the AVF during the late 1970's is briefly addressed and a view of the future of the AVF in light of the current Administration's military pay freeze is forecast. Finally, recommendations regarding military compensation are suggested. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 18, 1983
Accession Number
ADA127952

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  • Nicholas H. Grosz Jr

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  • United States Army War College

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