A Strategic Systems Model for Effective Recruiting

Abstract

Demographic, economic, and sociological changes continue to challenge Air Force recruiting. Since the Air Force contributes significantly to our national defense, it must maintain an effective, efficient recruiting process. Without the right quantity, quality, and diversity of candidates, the Air Force cannot remain a quality force, capable of sustaining mission requirements. Past methods for redressing recruiting shortfalls may place our nation's security at risk; such methods addressed former problems. We have no assurance that they will now work effectively. After introducing a model for effective and efficient recruiting, this Strategic Research Project describes the Air Force recruiting organizational structure, management processes and practices, and mission effectiveness. It provides examples of best practices, both military recruiting structure, processes, and practices and private industry strategic human resource models. It describes how the environment influences recruiting and concludes with recommendations for Air Force Recruiting Service.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 07, 2003
Accession Number
ADA415757

Entities

People

  • Daniel Woolever

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Aircrafts
  • Business Administration
  • Demography
  • Distance Learning
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Management Personnel
  • National Security
  • Noncommissioned Officers
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Recruiting
  • Students
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Economics
  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.