Recruitment to the All Volunteer Force

Abstract

Western military establishments which have decided to shift from conscription (the draft) to volunteerism as the basis of recruitment to their armed forces, commonly face very considerable challenges. The economic dimensions of the latter are critical but the social, political and cultural issues associated with the change of recruitment policy cannot be overlooked. From the analysis of these dimensions and issues we can begin to establish a model of good practice which is both a refinement of traditional approaches and an acceptance of more radical alternatives. Such a model reflects a five-step strategy; the alteration of goals and objectives; substitution between personnel: privatization and civilianization; internationalization and changes to conditions of recruitment and service (ASPIC).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA397593

Entities

People

  • Gwyn Harries-jenkins

Organizations

  • University of Hull

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Health Services
  • International Law
  • International Relations
  • Management Personnel
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Budgets
  • Military Force Levels
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Recreation
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design