Information Needs of Enlisted Soldiers when Making a Special Forces Career Decision
Author | : Ann M. Herd |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 80 |
Release | : 1993 |
ISBN-10 | : MINN:31951D037902472 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Information Needs of Enlisted Soldiers when Making a Special Forces Career Decision written by Ann M. Herd and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research identifies the kinds of additional information enlisted soldiers need when considering a Special Forces (SF) career. Researchers examined existing survey data and findings from SF recruiters and new SF recruits to identify gaps in job information. In addition, they conducted structured interviews and/or surveys with enlisted SF soldiers, SF wives, and commanders and staff within the SF community to determine the specific information that recruits need. Researchers concluded that soldiers need additional information in four key areas: family-related information, Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) and SF Group assignment processes, training and preparation, and SF missions and activities. They suggested ways to address the information gaps in these areas and proposed an outline for an information booklet that could serve as a realistic job preview. The booklet will provide comprehensive, realistic information about SF to prospective recruits and may also support SF recruiter training. Realistic job preview, Special forces, Special forces families, Recruiting.