Correlation Among the Army Combat Identifier, Personality Type, and Career Satisfaction
Abstract
Retaining quality officers in today's volunteer Army is critical. Personality should be considered during the selection process to assist in placing officers in a career branch suited to their character. The Army accessions board looks at several things when selecting a lieutenant for his or her initial branch. One thing that is overlooked during this process is personality. The senior leader in the officer-producing program will submit his or her impression of the lieutenant's potential and recommend a career branch where it is believed the cadet will do well. But this is the only time the lieutenant's character is considered. Personality is the most overlooked detail in an officer's selection for branch. Some personality types may be more successful in one career path over another. The correlation among personality temperaments and satisfaction within a combat identifier in the U.S. Army is examined in this paper. Personality type is measured by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Retaining high-quality career officers in the U.S. Army may be enhanced if personality is considered when selecting career branch. Therefore, if a correlation exists between success in a combat identifier and personality, considering personality as a factor of branch selection increases the chance of success, career satisfaction, and ultimately retention.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 17, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA436671
Entities
People
- Laura J. Garren
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College