A study of reasons for not reenlisting: first-term Marines in critical occupations
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Authors
Beaty, Timothy Joel
Subjects
Reenlistment
Separation
Personnel retention
Critical occupations
First-term Marines
Enlisted Separation Questionnaire
Exit survey
Reenlistment incentives
Selective reenlistment bonus
Separation
Personnel retention
Critical occupations
First-term Marines
Enlisted Separation Questionnaire
Exit survey
Reenlistment incentives
Selective reenlistment bonus
Advisors
Eitelberg, Mark J.
Date of Issue
1989-12
Date
December 1989
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
This thesis determines the primary reasons why first-term enlistees assigned to critical occupations decide against reenlisting in the Marine Corps. The reasons given for not reenlisting are determined by analyzing responses to the Marine Corps Enlisted Separation Questionnaire over the period of fiscal 1985 through fiscal 1989 (third quarter). Questionnaire responses are analyzed using cross-tabulations and frequency distributions according to demographic characteristics (marital status, gender, race, and pay grade) and occupational skill requirements. The results suggest that, for most Marines, lack of promotion opportunity is the main reason for not reenlisting. Other reasons vary by demographical and occupational skill groups. Family separation influences the decisions of women and E-5s, while Marines in more technical specialties are more concerned with compensation. Reenlistment incentives are evaluate using the results of this study. Recommendations are offered to improve the current incentives and the criteria for reenlistment.
Type
Thesis
Description
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Department
Department of Administrative Sciences
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
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Format
144 p.
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Rights
This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.