Motivation for First Term Reserve Reenlistment.
Abstract
This thesis was an exploratory research effort that determined the differences and similarities in reenlistment factors for prior active service (PAS) and non-prior active service (NPAS) reservists. Reenlistment models, using a breadth of reenlistment factors elicited by the Rand Corporation's 1979 reserve force factors elicited by the Rand Corporation's 1979 reserve force factors elicited by the Rand Corporation's 1979 reserve force studies surveys, were developed for first-term PAS and NPAS reservist of grade E-3 or E-4 who were within 18 months of ETS and who had entered the military after the start of the All Volunteer Force (June 1973). Reenlistment factors examined were: demographic; tenure cognitive/affective orientation, family income, civilian work environment, and perceived alternative job opportunities. The results of this study indicate that the qualitative aspects of the reserve job and the civilian employer's attitude towards reserve participation are important variables to both groups of reservists. Satisfaction with pay, problems associated with obtaining transportation to and from drill sites, the amount of time spent on reserve duties, and the length of time to promotion are also important factors considered by the reservist in making the reenlistment decision.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA159525
Entities
People
- J. S. Sullivan Jr
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School