Active and Reserve Force Attrition and Retention: A Selected Review of Research and Methods,
Abstract
Research on the motivation and morale of military personnel should consider the kinds of personnel attracted to the armed forces and the current and future experience composition of the forces. In the U.S. military, some dramatic changes have taken place since the transition to the All-Volunteer Force (AFV) and, perhaps more importantly, will continue over the next decade. One research objective is to determine the connection between the job performance of individuals who are attracted at different wage levels. Another research objective has been to assess the effectiveness of current policies through an examination of the types of individuals who separate from the military, both prior to and at the ends of enlistment contracts. In this paper, we restrict our focus to a selected review of research findings and methods for studying the dual issues of attrition and retention. Attrition, in this context, is defined as separation prior to the completion of agree upon terms of military service.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA159975
Entities
People
- D. W. Grissmer
- Z. D. Doering
Organizations
- RAND Corporation