Texas National Guard: Unit Climate Survey Pilot Project
Abstract
The purpose of this project was to examine the morale and cohesion of soldiers in a National Guard unit. Several Texas National Guard units were selected because of their readiness mission and availability for participation. As part of the ongoing collaborative study efforts to assess unit climate in active duty, reserve, and National Guard units, a pilot project was conducted with personnel from the Texas National Guard. Members of the 49th Armor Division Armor Division 149th Attack Helicopter Battalion (AHB) and the 36th Aviation company participated during their training exercises. The 149th reports a moderate level of unit morale and is highly confident about the major weapon and/or equipment systems, with soldiers confident about their own abilities. Soldiers in the 149th are concerned about their unit's low readiness for combat; there was a lack of familiarity with general defense plans and expected missions. The troops report moderate confidence in their unit leaders and peers. Soldiers are not particularly worried about going into combat; the probability of combat occurring is low. The unit is perceived as moderately disorganized. The 36th has moderately high morale, and is highly confident about the unit major weapon and/or equipment systems, with moderately high unit togetherness and cohesion. There are very good relations between officers and enlisted personnel.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA211299
Entities
People
- A. D. Mangelsdorff
- Richard Bell