Initial Data Collection and Preliminary Analyses for Research on First-Term Soldier Attrition and Management (Project First Term)

Abstract

The 1st Term Program is a six-year effort to research the causes of attrition over the first enlistment term. The longitudinal design follows a cohort of fiscal year 1999 accessions throughout their first term. this report documents the development and initial administration of three data collection instruments: Soldier Reception Survey (SRS), End-of-Training Survey (EOT), and Exit Survey. Theory behind inclusion of specific survey items and their role in attrition modeling is discussed. Where specific survey items were taken from existing surveys, a cross-reference is provided. Preliminary scale development from a subset of SRS data is described, as well as quality of data from early SRS administrations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA379284

Entities

People

  • D. E. Sipes
  • Robert Sadacca

Organizations

  • Human Resources Research Organization

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Administrative Personnel
  • Army Personnel
  • Attrition
  • Business Administration
  • Contracts
  • Education
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Human Resources
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Personnel Retention
  • Recruiting
  • Social Sciences
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Training

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