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)
An Exploratory Study of Enlistment Incentives Among Junior College Students.
Abstract : A questionnaire designed to assess reaction to possible enlistment incentives was administered to 100 junior college students. A factor-analysis of the measure indicated the importance both of traditional tangible incentives and of the 'newer' incentives of control over one's work life. The data also indicated that: low socio-economic individuals were less attracted to the Navy overall than those from middle-or-higher levels, and the traditional incentives were more important for the low socio-economic respondents while the newer incentives were more important for the higher level individuals.
Ultrastructural observations of the spermiogenesis in the Parotoplaninae (Plathelminthes, Proseriata) with special reference to a striated appendage of the intercentriolar body
SummaryThe spermiogenesis of three species of the Parotoplaninae (Otoplanidae, Proseriata) is described based on electron-microscopical observations. Special reference is given to organelles which do not persist in mature male gametes. One of these organelles is a striated appendage of the intercentriolar body. This differentiation has not been reported from any other plathelminth taxa up to now. The striated appendage, which may serve as a strengthening element, is hypothesized to be an autapomorphic feature of the Parotoplaninae.