Education Standards for Military Enlistment and the Search for Successful Recruits
Abstract
The Military Services use education criteria in conjunction with aptitude test scores to screen individuals for enlistment. Currently, most Services apply differential aptitudes score miniums to three education categories--high school diploma graduates, GED credential holders, and non-high school graduates. For example, non-high school graduates are required to achieve higher aptitude scores than high school diploma graduates to qualify for enlistment. Persons labeled as GED credential holders are required to meet minimum aptitude requirements that lie between the levels set for these groups. These policies were instituted and continue today because of research showing that high school diploma graduates adapt to military life better than do nongraduates or GEDs. Although recommendations for specific and detailed policy changes are not presently warranted, this report suggests that Service policies with regard to classifying education credentials should, among other characteristics, strive for consistency and an empirical basis.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA139718
Entities
People
- Janice H. Laurence
Organizations
- Human Resources Research Organization