Reserve Component Members: A Report from the 1992 Reserve Components Survey
Abstract
To better understand and plan for the needs of a changing military force, the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) conducted the 1992 Reserve Components Surveys. Major topics that were addressed in the member survey include: amount of compensation and benefits, impact of service on civilian jobs and family life, quality of unit leadership, downsizing of Reserves, and perceptions about skill development and its relationship to civilian jobs. The questionnaire was mailed to 76,783 members with responses received from 47%. The objective of this report was to analyze issues relating to individual and unit readiness for mobilization and deployment. Highlights of the report include the following: (a) individual preparedness increased as pay grade increased; (b) junior enlisted were less likely to have workable dependent-care arrangements in case of emergency; (c) the most common potential work-related problem from mobilization was loss of income; (d) the burden placed on the spouse was the most cited family-related problem; (e) nearly 90% of respondents reported that the opportunity to serve the country made at least a moderate contribution to their most recent retention/reenlistment decision.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA379108
Entities
People
- D. W. Hintze
- Mary M. Weltin
- Patrick Mackin
- Shelley Perry
Organizations
- Westat