The Feasibility of Longer Enlistment Contracts

Abstract

This report is determined that longer enlistment contracts are feasible for the Marine Corps. In addition to reviewing the literature, we examined data concerning the effect of contract length on accessions and on attrition. We estimated that requiring an additional year of enlistment is equivalent to an 8-percent pay reduction. We also found that attrition in the Marine Corps is not significantly affected by contract length. Using these findings, we determined that the cost per useful service year for 5- and 6-year enlistments is generally lower than for 4-year enlistments. Keywords include: Enlisted personnel, Incentive contracts, Manpower, Marine Corps personnel, Marine Corps training, Productivity, Recruiting, and Surveys.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA155979

Entities

People

  • Catherine A. Palomba

Organizations

  • Center for Naval Analyses

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Attrition
  • Business Administration
  • Contracts
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Human Resources
  • Job Satisfaction
  • Management Personnel
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Research
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Recruiting
  • Recruits
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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