A Framework for the Analysis of the Reserve Officer Augmentation Process in the United States Marine Corps

Abstract

This study examines the major components and issues involved in the Reserve officer augmentation process in the United States Marine Corps. A complete description of the legal background, quota determination process and selection method is presented. In addition, a framework for analysis of the augmentation process is outlined as a guide to future research. An analysis using the 1985/1986 Officer Exit Surveys, demographic data, and fitness report performance was done to study the differences between Regular and Reserve Officers. This analysis attempted to assess the type of officer the Marine corps is losing and how augmentation plays a role in this attrition. The results were inconclusive as to performance differences between the two groups however, Reserve and Regular Officers had marked differences in their reasons for leaving the Marine Corps. This study does not conclude whether or not augmentation is a problem, but rather provides a logical, objective research methodology in which to undertake analysis of the issues. Keywords: Augmentation, Reserve, Officer, Marine Officer career, Officer Force structure, Theses.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA188220

Entities

People

  • Curtis J. Powell

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Attrition
  • Computational Science
  • Databases
  • Education
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Law
  • Management Personnel
  • Manpower
  • Military Personnel
  • Officer Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Students
  • Training
  • United States
  • United States Naval Academy
  • Warrant Officers

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  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.
  • Systems Analysis and Design