An analysis of Navy Recruiting Command's officer goaling models

Abstract

This study examines the goaling models used by the Navy Recruiting Command for the Nurse Corps and Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) programs. These two programs serve as representative samples for the numerous officer recruitment programs administered by the Navy Recruiting Command. The intent of the study is to analyze and validate the accuracy of the current goaling models, to ascertain factors which could improve the accuracy of the models, and to make recommendations for improving the models. The thrust of the study is to analyze and devise methods to make the allocation of recruiting goals as fair and as efficient as possible. This study also recommends areas for future research that may lead to further improvements in assigning officer recruiting goals.