Study of Factors Related to Army Delayed-Entry Program Attrition

Abstract

Since its initiation in the mid-1960's, the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) has served a variety of roles in the recruiting process. One of these roles is that of an integrating or socializing mechanism between civilian society and the military structure. Prior to beginning active duty, an individual must form a psychological contract, adopting a commitment to service by perceiving the benefits associated with serving in the Army. Recruiters must divide time and effort between attaining recruiting goals and retaining DEP recruits with the use of efficient DEP management practices. DEP attrition affects several components of the recruiting process, such as goal setting, the recruiting environment, recruiting incentives, and projected manpower supply. The primary purpose of this study was to examine personal and situational factors in relation to individuals' DEP accession or attrition decisions. Study findings provide a better understanding of DEP loss and aid in DEP management.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA166894

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  • Dona C. Zimmerman
  • Mary E. Lathrop
  • Ray A. Zimmerman

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  • Biomedical

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  • Active Duty
  • Attrition
  • Chi Square Test
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  • Job Training
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Research
  • Organizational Structure
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