Future of the Military Retirement System

Abstract

There are numerous current and future fiscal challenges facing the United States of America and the Department of Defense. Many hard decisions will be made in the near future. Critical for making the best decision(s) is being informed of all possible courses of action and their impacts at all levels. One of the highest costs in the Department of Defense is manpower costs and military pensions. The intent of this research project is to assess the fiscal and readiness impact of the current military retirement system and evaluate current proposals to adjust it to meet current and future budgetary and retention challenges. I will approach this evaluation from both a monetary standpoint and social and psychological perspectives. I will use a life-course approach on the human or social aspect of the military retirement system and the impact current and future changes could have to the recruitment, retention, and readiness of an all-volunteer force.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 16, 2012
Accession Number
ADA561385

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People

  • Donald E. Meisler

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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  • Biomedical
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Human Systems

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  • Active Duty
  • Business Administration
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  • Department Of Defense
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Federal Budgets
  • Governments
  • Health Care
  • Law
  • Military Personnel
  • National Governments
  • Personnel Management
  • Students
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • War Colleges

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