HOMESTEADING: REDUCING THE MARINE CORPS BUDGET
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Sanchez, Mario L.
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2023-12Advisor
Sullivan, Ryan S.
Menichini, Amilcar A.
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Talent Management 2030 discusses several incentives with the aim of retaining the most talented Marines and ensuring a robust force. One such incentive is to reduce the frequency of primary change of station moves, commonly referred to as homesteading. The commandant has emphasized that homesteading should be seen as a means to alleviate stress on Marines and their families, rather than being viewed in a negative light. Furthermore, Marine Corps Order 1300.8, Personnel Assignments, already highlights the importance of reassigning Marines within the same geographic area whenever feasible, utilizing a combination of Low-Cost Permanent Change of Station (PCS) and No Cost Permanent Change of Assignment (PCA) Orders. However, despite this order and the Commandant’s encouragement, a stigma surrounding homesteading still persists. The objective of this paper is to explore the potential cost savings that could be achieved through the implementation of a mandated homesteading policy, specifically focusing on a six-year duration. Additionally, it aims to examine the secondary benefits of increased retention resulting from enhanced stability analyzed through survey results. The primary means to achieve the cost savings amount is through analysis of prior fiscal year average data. The means to achieve retention climate is through a survey to determine the attitude towards perception of homesteading.
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