A Study of Issues Related to Accession and Retention of Enlisted Personnel in the Reserve Components. Volume 1.
Abstract
The study revealed the following significant findings: Propensity of veterans to enlist in their prior service branches is not as high as the propensity of the Non-Prior Service men to enlist in the Guard/Reserve in general. The education benefit and the bonus benefit offered by the services are the most cost effective for both Potential Enlistees and current Reservists. One valuable recruitment strategy determined by this study would be to explain in detail the currently available benefits. The most effective accession strategies would be those based on social and vocational self-actualization; Retention strategies promising to be most effective are concepts based on social and vocational self-actualization; family involvement in the Guard/Reserve and the value of Guard/Reserve activities; and pride in the Guard/Reserve. Money and a comfortable life are not perceived as likely to be achieved in the Guard/Reserve; thus, it would not be advisable to design accession or retention strategies around the opportunities in the Guard/Reserve to meet these life goals. Recruiters/career counselors are most frequently consulted regarding enlistment or extension of enlistment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA149165