A Comparison of Moral Character Predictors of Military Performance
Abstract
This report compares self-reported moral data from the Educational and Biographical Information Survey with moral character data gathered currently as part of the Defense security clearance investigation and enlistment screening processes. The predictive relationships between such moral data and attrition status at 12 months is described by secondary education status and service. More specifically, three types of moral variables were used as predictors--Defense Central Index of Investigation(DCII) Status, moral waiver status, EBIS arrest scale score, and EBIS drug/alcohol scale score. Of the above variables, all except moral waiver status was found to be statistically related to attrition. A significantly higher proportion of recruits with a derogatory background(according to the DCII) left service before completing at least one year than did those with a clean DCII file. Recruits with high EBIS arrest or drug/alcohol scale score were more likely to leave Service prematurely than those with low scores.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA174011
Entities
People
- Janice H. Laurence
Organizations
- Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Management Policy