First-Term Soldiers' Attitudes and behaviors Regarding Reenlistment and Reenlistment Policies.

Abstract

This report explores the effect of reenlistment policies and incentives on first-term soldiers' reenlistment intentions and behavior. A selected set of items from the 1986-1987 New Recruit Surveys (NRS) and the 1989 Recruit Experience Tracking Survey (RETS) was analyzed to address policy concerns. The results show that advanced educational opportunities, large cash bonuses, and a supportive chain of command increase the likelihood of reenlistment and that reenlistment behavior may be predicted from current reenlistment intentions. This report serves as an information source for policymakers to evaluate the effects of reenlistment incentives and policies on reenlistment intentions and behavior.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA240581

Entities

People

  • Tanya J. Guthrie

Organizations

  • U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Administrative Personnel
  • Army Personnel
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Management Personnel
  • Manpower
  • Military Education
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Research
  • Motivation
  • Personnel Management
  • Recruiting
  • Reserve Officer Training Corps
  • Social Sciences
  • Training

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  • Organizational Psychology.