Recruiting and Retention of Military Personnel (Recrutement et Retention du Personnel Militaire)
Abstract
The aim of the Armed Forces of the NATO nations is to be fully operational while undergoing a constant process of change. To achieve this goal, it is important to be able to recruit qualified personnel and retain those who have accumulated critical military experience. Thus, the objective of this study is to foster a true understanding of the mechanisms that influence recruitment and retention outcomes. The outcome of this study is composed of three deliverables a final report, a R&R-workshop, which was held in order to disseminate the results of the study and a R&R Literature Database of the research used by the Task Group. The final report consists of three parts: 1) Information on national R&R strategies; 2) Ten topic areas within R&R literature; and 3) Generic R&R military models. National R&R strategies of the member countries: Those reflect the reference frame of the R&R issues which are relevant for the Task Group. National R&R measures are discussed and the national solutions for R&R related problems are presented. Topic Areas: Literature reviews have been prepared on ten particularly R&R relevant areas selected by the RTG members (e.g., psychological contract, individual differences and later turnover, etc.). The areas specific affect on R&R and its link to the generic R&R military models is explained. Each area chapter ends with practical recommendations how to minimize or overcome area-specific R&R problems. Generic R&R Military Models: Those are derived from the literature, from the national R&R strategies and the topic areas, one for recruitment and one for retention. They explain the R&R processes within a military setting and conclude with practical recommendations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA476488
Entities
Organizations
- NATO Science and Technology Organization