NEW Manning System Field Evaluation

Abstract

This is the fourth quarterly report of WRAIR research evaluating the human dimensions of the Unit Manning System (UMS) and the light infantry division concept. This report concentrates almost exclusively on battalion rotation and unit replacement issues pertaining to the UMS. Chapter 1 provides the background for this research, and sketches the six related but distinct areas of research activity in the WRAIR effort. Chapters 2 through 6 provide detailed analyses and recommendations. The COHORT concept works. Both survey and interview data at two points in time continue to show small but consistent differences in horizontal cohesion in favor of COHORT units. This finding is not remarkable; it simply confirms what all experienced commanders already know: the longer soldiers train together the better they know one another, and the better they perform.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 15, 1986
Accession Number
ADA262046

Entities

People

  • David H. Marlowe

Organizations

  • Walter Reed Army Institute of Research

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artillery
  • Civil War
  • Combat Readiness
  • Families (Human)
  • Health Services
  • Management Personnel
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Families
  • Military Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychological Phenomena And Processes
  • Recruiting
  • Second World War
  • Teamwork
  • Training
  • United States
  • Warfare

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