The Development of Performance-Based Reenlistment Standards
Abstract
This report develops new first-term reenlistment standards to help the Army select the most qualified soldiers equitably and effectively. Grade, aptitude area composite scores, and skill qualification test scores (SQT) were identified as potential reenlistment standards. A data base of pertinent information for reenlistment was constructed. The standards were analyzed for their impact on total requirements, expected performance, and demographic characteristics in FY83. Promotion potential to E-4 or above was found useful as a minimum reenlistment standard. However, additional criteria were needed to bring expected reenlistments into agreement with requirements. Increasing the aptitude area score for reenlistment by 5 points would have satisfied the need to limit end strength but would have adversely affected minorities. SQT-based standards would affect minorities less and increase expected performance over aptitute area standards. SQT should be considered as an additional reenlistment standard, either replacing or supplementing aptitude area scores. The operational feasibility of implementing SQT standards should be investigated.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA168192
Entities
People
- Abraham Nelson
- Edward J. Schmitz
- Frances C. Grafton
Organizations
- U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences