The importance of socio-economic factors in recruiting and sustaining the all-volunteer force.
Abstract : This thesis investigates the importance of socio-economic factors in recruiting and sustaining the All-Volunteer Force. It reviews previous research which explored the inherent factors of the recruiting effort in attaining enlistment standards. It considers the problem areas and goals of attracting and recruiting sufficient numbers of qualified enlisted personnel to fulfill the manning level requirements needed to satisfy military operations and missions. In addition, a brief history of military manpower procurement from a draft environment to the transition of volunterrism is included. The concepts of enlistment standards, factors influencing enlistment, and incentives enhancing enlistment are also discussed. This report concludes with recommendations concerning proposed changes to ensure the viability of the recruiting effort in sustaining the All-Volunteer Force concept. (Author)
Utilizing socio-economic factors to evaluate recruiting potential for a US Army recruiting company
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A Computer Program and Model for Predicting the Supply of Air Force Volunteers
Abstract : The report describes a prediction technique and a computer program developed from a model designed to help the Air Force understand the enlistment behavior of volunteers and to assess the feasibility of an all volunteer armed force. The model determines the supply of volunteers as a function of the expected net advantages of military life relative to civilian life, the unemployment rate in the civilian economy, and draft pressure.