Analysis of the Current Navy Enlisted Detailing Process

Abstract

America's diverse political climate and flourishing economic conditions have forced the Navy to look inward to combat recruiting and retention shortfalls. The detailing process, if properly managed, can positively affect Navy retention rates. The enlisted detailing process accomplishes its mission: assigning Sailors to billets; however, it may do so without optimizing efficiency or effectiveness. Sailor preferences and command requirements provide crucial insights ensuring the Navy focuses on improving operational readiness, maintaining fleet balance, and retaining quality Sailors. Reviewing the detailing process, stakeholders, and policies reveals concerns with the current detailing system biases and inaccessibility. Four areas of pathology within the system are: policy and procedure issues, information systems concerns, career counseling matters, and detailer considerations. Research indicates that current electronic-based interaction has a positive affect and that additional interaction might continue to positively affect the detailing process.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA386081

Entities

People

  • Melissa M. Short

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Attrition
  • Computers
  • Electronic Mail
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Graphical User Interface
  • Information Systems
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Personnel
  • Navy
  • Operational Readiness
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Students

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Organizational Psychology.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics