A Study of Issues Related to Recruitment of Enlisted Personnel for the Reserve Components. Volume 1. Major Findings and Recommendations 1979 Tracking Study. Wave 2
Abstract
The Reserve Component Attitude Study (RCAS) is an annual series from 1978 to 1982 surveying the propensity of men and women to enlist in the Selected Reserve Forces (Guard/Reserve). RCAS 1979, Issues Related to Recruitment of Enlisted Personnel for the Reserve Components, was conducted in the Fall of 1979. It surveyed 2,473 NPS males and females (17 1/2 to 26 years old) and 1,941 male and female veterans. (1st term eligible for re-enlistment). Volume I of the study contains the Major Findings and Recommendations. Overall propensities show serious declines. The data show several factors related to Propensity such as beliefs about the Guard/Reserve and about the value of Guard/Reserve participation on one's resume' and positive attitudes toward a peacetime draft registration. In addition, the study shows a need for Guard/Reserve awareness advertising because the Guard/Reserve is only somewhat different from the active military. Finally from these factors associated with propensity, a set of recommendations to enhance Guard/Reserve units; reduce distrust of job training promises; and convert negative propensity individuals to positive through the use of incentives.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA149170