Initial Data Collection and Preliminary Analyses for Research on First- Term Soldier Attrition and Management (Project First Term)

摘要

The 1st Term Program is a six-year effort to research the causes of attrition over the first enlistment term. The longitudinal design follows a cohort of fiscal year 1999 accessions throughout their first term. this report documents the development and initial administration of three data collection instruments: Soldier Reception Survey (SRS), End-of-Training Survey (EOT), and Exit Survey. Theory behind inclusion of specific survey items and their role in attrition modeling is discussed. Where specific survey items were taken from existing surveys, a cross-reference is provided. Preliminary scale development from a subset of SRS data is described, as well as quality of data from early SRS administrations.