Army Reserve (AR) Educational Assistance (EA) Study

摘要

Problem Statement: *This study will investigate current trends and results of Army Reserve (AR) educational assistance (EA) program allocation, administration, execution, and cost on AR recruitment, retention, and attrition of Troop Program Unit (TPU) enlisted and officer personnel. *Specifically, this study will examine and provide recommendations on: -Changes needed in AR EA allocation, administration, execution, and cost to increase the recruitment and retention of TPU enlisted and officer personnel in 2011. -The impact of expanding the job description of the Education Services Specialist (ESS) to include a more complete range of education related assistance to AR TPU Soldiers and family members (e.g., integration of MGIB programs). -The number of ESS and Contract Personnel Services (CPS) required to effectively administer and execute the AR EA programs to AR TPU Soldiers and their dependents. - Consequential impacts of any recommended changes regarding the administration and execution of the AR EA programs that may have negative impacts on AR recruiting and retention goals.