Military and Civilian Occupations: A Report from the 1992 Reserve Components Survey

摘要

To better understand and plan for the needs of a changing military force, the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) conducted the 1992 Reserve Components Surveys. Major topics that were addressed in the survey of members include participation in Reserve activities, military occupations of personnel, civilian employment of personnel, and relationship of Reservists' military and civilian jobs. The questionnaire was mailed to 76,783 members with responses received from 47%. The objective of this report was to analyze issues relating to individual and unit readiness in response to the increasing operational tempo of Reserve missions. Highlights of the report include the following: (a) 33% reported working an average of 20 hours a month at their drill location on an unpaid basis; (b) more officers spend all of their time working in their primary occupation than enlisted personnel; (c) participation in the Reserves did not negatively affect ability to maintain a full-time job; (d) the majority reported that their civilian jobs were not very similar to their military jobs; (e) 70% used military leave or a leave of absence from their civilian jobs to participate in annual training or to attend military school.