Attrition in Navy Recruit Training: An Analysis from the First Watch on the First Term of Enlistment

Abstract

First Watch on the First Term of Enlistment (First Watch) was implemented as a longitudinal study to document the core reasons for first-term enlisted attrition in the Navy. The current report examines attrition in RTC, based on the recruit's personal factors or experiences upon arrival at RTC. Results indicate that there is reason to believe that RTC Graduates and attrites differ upon entry into RTC. RTC graduates were more positive at the beginning of RTC, about their experiences in the DEP, the preparation they received from their recruiter, their perceptions about the Navy, and the information they received from their recruiter. RTC graduates and attrites also seemed to have different reasons for joining the Navy, different educational, job experiences, stress coping capabilities, and overall fit with the Navy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA486085

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  • Jacqueline A. Mottern
  • Michael A. White
  • Naina C. Eshwar
  • Rorie N. Harris

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  • Navy Personnel Research, Studies, and Technology

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  • Biomedical

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  • Attrition
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  • Factor Analysis
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Personnel
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  • Military Training
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  • War Colleges

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