Information Needs of Enlisted Soldiers When Making a Special Forces Career Decision

Abstract

This research identifies the kinds of additional information enlisted soldiers need when considering a Special Forces (SF) career. Researchers examined existing survey data and findings from SF recruiters and new SF recruits to identify gaps in job information. In addition, they conducted structured interviews and/or surveys with enlisted SF soldiers, SF wives, and commanders and staff within the SF community to determine the specific information that recruits need. Researchers concluded that soldiers need additional information in four key areas: family-related information, Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) and SF Group assignment processes, training and preparation, and SF missions and activities. They suggested ways to address the information gaps in these areas and proposed an outline for an information booklet that could serve as a realistic job preview. The booklet will provide comprehensive, realistic information about SF to prospective recruits and may also support SF recruiter training. Realistic job preview, Special forces, Special forces families, Recruiting.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA273343

Entities

People

  • Ann M. Herd
  • Judith E. Brooks

Organizations

  • Battelle Memorial Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Personnel
  • Education
  • Families (Human)
  • Management Personnel
  • Manpower
  • Military Occupational Specialties
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Research
  • Military Science
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Recruiting
  • Social Sciences
  • Special Forces
  • Special Operations Forces
  • Training
  • Warfare

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