All-Volunteer Force: Effects on the Air Force.
Abstract
The objectives of this author's research are to analyze, assess, and articulate the effects of the ALL-Volunteer Force on Air Force (AVF) enlisted accessions by comparing those who enlisted in the draft era, 1971-1973, with those in the volunteer era, 1981-1983. The author will use three specific areas for measurement: quantity, quality, and demographic make-up. Chapter Two covers the historical background of conscription. Chapter Three examines the quantity and quality of the Air Force enlisted accessions before and after the conversion to the AVF. The quantity of the enlistees will include a comparison of the number of volunteers will include a comparison of the number of volunteers and percentage of accomplishment. Attrition, desertion, and retention are key elements and will also be discussed. The quality of the Air Force enlisted force consists of a comparison of scores of enlisted accessions on the Armed Forces Qualification Test, the Armed Services Aptitude Battery Test, and high school diploma graduates. Chapter Four addresses the demographic make-up of the enlisted force as shown by geographic representation, female accessions, and black accessions. In Chapter Five, a summary and conclusions are given.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA177735
Entities
People
- Robert O. Brewer
Organizations
- Air War College