Quality of Air Force Life: A Report on the Attitudes and Perceptions of Air Force Commanders.

摘要

This study surveyed the attitudes and perceptions of all USAF commanders in the grades of 01-06. It was the 5th in a series of Quality of Air Force Life surveys conducted by the authors. A questionnaire containing 149 attitudinal and demographic questions was distributed to the entire population (about 3400) of USAF officers possessing either the Commander's Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) or the A-prefix to other functional AFSC's. There was about a total of 2695 questionnaires completed and returned in sufficient time to be included in the analysis which forms the basis of this report. This constituted about a 79% return rate. Qualitative comments provided by 753 respondents were also analyzed. A large majority reported that their jobs are challenging and that they have sufficient authority to carry out their responsibilities. Their job satisfaction was substantially higher than that of a 1975 AF-wide sample of officers. Almost half reported that their current organizations had experienced manning reductions since they assumed command. A larger percentage reported experiencing an increase in administrative procedures and reporting.