RESERVE FORCES: DOD Actions Needed to Better Manage Relations between Reservists and Their Employers

Abstract

Concerned that frequent or long deployments could adversely affect recruiting and retention in the reserves, GAO was asked to study the issues and challenges surrounding the increased use of reserve forces. In particular, the need for the DOD to pay special attention to reservists' civilian careers and other responsibilities to ensure the long-term health of the reserves. This report discusses (1) how increases in military operations have affected "operational tempos" of the reserve components and individual reservists and (2) relations between reservists and their civilian employers, focusing specifically on the Defense department's outreach efforts designed to improve these important relationships.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA402651

Entities

People

  • Carol Schuster

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Air Force
  • Air National Guard
  • Attrition
  • Business Administration
  • Civil Affairs
  • Databases
  • Department Of Defense
  • Deployment
  • Electronic Mail
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • Personnel Management
  • United States

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.