The Reentry of Navy Science Assistance Program Personnel: Analysis and Recommendations for Improving the Process

Abstract

Field team members (FTMs) of the Navy Science Assistance Program (NSAP) provide operational commanders with technical advice and expertise in the field. Scientist and engineers from the Navy research and development (R&D) centers are selected as NSAP FATMs for 1-2 year tours. Unfortunately, the reentry of FTMs to their R&D centers following their NSAP tours does not always go smoothly. To improve the reentry process, models for predicting FTMs' job satisfaction and performance during their tours and upon reentry were developed and validated. These models served as a framework to provide NSAP stakeholder groups with recommendations to improve FTMs' reentry. These recommendations may be applied to similar situations to facilitate the reentry of employees who have been absent for extended periods from their home organizations. Keywords: job reentry, career transitions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA175697

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  • Amy L. Culbertson
  • Delbert M. Nebeker

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