The Effect of Mobilization on Retention of Enlisted Reservists After Operation Desert Shield/Storm

Abstract

Operation Desert Shield/Storm (ODS/S) was the first major mobilization of reserve forces in 40 years, and the first since the advent of the All Volunteer Force in 1973. Since then, reservists have participated in almost every major military operation including those in Somalia, Haiti, and Bosnia. This participation indicates the greater reliance on reserve forces in the post-drawdown environment. Reservists will likely be used in almost every major future military action. This report focuses exclusively on enlisted personnel and their post-ODS/S retention behavior. Its main objective is to understand whether mobilization during ODS/S appeared to have an effect on retention of reservists.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA355169

Entities

People

  • Scott Naftel
  • Sheila Nataraj

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Allergy And Immunology
  • Business Administration
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Governments
  • Health Care
  • Health Care Facilities
  • Health Services
  • Law
  • Local Governments
  • Management Personnel
  • Medical Personnel
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Recruiting
  • State Governments
  • United States

Readers

  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.
  • Strategic Security Studies