Counter-Attrition Programs in the US Military

Abstract

Of special interest were 'counter-attrition' programs in the US military, whether in the conceptual, research, development, or operational stages. This review included the US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Attention was addressed to any strategy or mechanism intended to reduce undesirable attrition in a military environment. Both up-front and downstream programs were scrutinized. Programs addressing such major issues as realistic expectations, transition from training to unit, and unit disillusionment were considered. Of interest were pre-military preparation, coping skills, behavioral modification, continuing education, retraining, motivational adjustment programs, counseling, use of post facilities, unit cohesion strategies, and the like. The primary data gathering tool was the personal and telephone interview. Considering the exploratory nature of this investigation, the interviews were of an unstructured nature. Maximum latitude was permitted to allow for expression of strongly held opinions, and relevant sources of expertise.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADP001329

Entities

People

  • Jack M. Hicks

Organizations

  • U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Training
  • Attrition
  • Basic Training
  • Correctional Facilities
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Law Enforcement
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Education
  • Military Science
  • Military Training
  • Psychological Adaptation
  • Retraining
  • Students
  • Trainees
  • Training

Readers

  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Organizational Psychology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design