Department of Defense October 2002 Youth Poll Overview Report
Abstract
The Department of Defense (DoD) conducts Youth Polls on a regular basis to measure perceptions of the military and propensity to enlist in the military. This report details the findings of the October 2002 Youth Poll 4. The main focus of this poll was on the likelihood of youth to join the military and the influence that various sources of information have on youth's beliefs about military service. Other focus points included youth's overall impression of the military, knowledge of the military, sources of impressions and information, and attitudes toward recruiters, public service, and current events. Composite active propensity and composite Reserve propensity showed significant declines since the October 2002 Youth Poll. Composite propensity for active duty of 16 to 21 year-old men, the population most important to recruiting, declined from last year's high of 32% to 27%. This figure was similar to prior years' composite propensity, suggesting a reversal of the post- September 11th spike in propensity observed in 2001.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA420188
Entities
People
- Andrea Zucker
- Andrew Thackray
- Brian Ebarvia
- Matt Boehmer
- Ray Seghers
Organizations
- Defense Human Resources Activity