Policy Analysis of Military Optometry Special Pay

Abstract

The purpose of this policy analysis is to review, analyze, and recommend one of four policy proposals to rectify an outdated recruitment and retention law/policy for Army optometrists. This paper illustrates variables of Army optometric manpower and reviews current recruitment and retention of Army optometry. This paper examines the civilian optometry market and pay gap, and examines the laws under which special pays for Department of Defense healthcare providers are determined. By changing the 1971 law, offering a minimal increased cost to the Army, and by narrowing the military-civilian pay gap, the author recommends a variable Regular Special Pay combined with a variable Retention Special Pay to enhance the recruitment and retention of Army optometrists.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 25, 2008
Accession Number
ADA493821

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  • Gary A. Hughes

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  • Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Defense

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