Propensity to Enlist: Recruiting Implications

Abstract

Our Armed Forces face huge challenges as we begin the 21st Century. Transformation, asymmetrical warfare, terrorism, scarce resources, civil-military gap-these are just a few examples of the myriad challenges facing the U.S. Armed Forces. Among the many areas of concern, the challenge of recruiting a quality force invariable floats to the top. U.S. National Security depends on an adequately trained, equipped, and manned force. Transitioning from a conscript Army to the all-volunteer force of 1973 put the Army squarely in the open market place for talent. No one foresaw the total implications of manning the force for 2010 when we made this decision. This Strategy Research Project proposes ways to increase the propensity of America's youth to serve in the Army. It offers suggestions for recruiting a quality force to serve the nation's 21st century defense needs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 07, 2003
Accession Number
ADA414118

Entities

People

  • Roger A. Behringer

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Rights
  • Civilian Personnel
  • Commerce
  • Department Of Defense
  • Education
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Law
  • Military Science
  • Military Training
  • Motivation
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Recruiting
  • Students
  • Training
  • United States
  • War Colleges

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  • Educational Psychology
  • Naval Personnel Management
  • Strategic Security Studies