The All-Volunteer Force: 1979 NLS (National Longitudinal Surveys) Studies of Enlistment, Intentions to Serve, and Intentions to Reenlist
Abstract
Three studies of the All-Volunteer Force system based on data from the first survey of a cohort of youth aged 14 to 21 on January 1, 1979 and part of the National Longitudinal Surveys of Labor Force Experience (NLS), are provided. Studies focus on factors affecting enlistment, intentions to serve, and intentions to reenlist. Among recent male high school graduates, military service is favored over college and other civilian pursuits as local labor market conditions deteriorate; individuals who desire to complete higher education are most likely to enter college; and those who want occupational training are more likely to enlist than to remain in the civilian sector. Among 14 to 17 year olds, excluding high school seniors, positive intentions, to serve are inversely related to educational attainment and socioeconomic status and positively correlated with perception of approval. Among 18 to 21 year olds, excluding high school seniors, intentions to enlist are positively related to post-service educational benefits among blacks and Hispanics and occupational training among whites.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA185413
Entities
People
- Choongsoo Kim
Organizations
- Ohio State University