The Special Needs of Junior Enlisted Families.
Abstract
This report summarizes findings of an extensive series of interviews with male US Army soldiers, E1-E4, and their civilian wives conducted in 1983 and 1984. Topics covered include economic issues, the military lifestyle, bi-cultural and trans-cultural families, the basic training period, first CONUS assignment, employment and child-care needs, OCONUS assignments, unaccompanied assignments, and the decision to reenlist. Recommendations for small unit leaders are included. Keywords: Military; Army families; Soldiers; Child-care stress; Employment; Support; Reenlistment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA168720
Entities
People
- Charlene S. Lewis
Organizations
- Walter Reed Army Institute of Research