Reenlistment Intentions of Tank Commanders PDF Download

Author: Eugene H. Drucker
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Languages : en
Pages : 54

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A battery of tests was administered to 100 tank commanders in Grade E6, to determine factors involved in reenlistment decisions. Tests included a background information questionnaire, an attitude questionnaire, five personality scales, and measures of present and expected future need satisfaction. Subjects were divided into three groups according to their responses to a question dealing with their reenlistment intentions; to reenlist, not to reenlist, and undecided. The results indicate that expected incentive increases were important factors in the reenlistment decision, particularly expected increases in satisfaction of esteem needs and self-actualization needs. While there were significant differences between the groups in attitude toward the Army, it was impossible to determine from the data whether attitude was a cuase of the reenlistment decision or a consequence of it. Of the personality scales, only the socialization scale showed a relationship to reenlistment. Family life appeared to be an important factor in the reenlistment decision. (Author).