Download or read book The Influence of Demographics and Navy Career Experiences on the Performance of Junior Surface Naval Officers written by A. David Johnson and published by . This book was released on 1998-03-01 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thesis examines the relationship between pre-commissioning and post-commissioning characteristics and junior surface naval officer performance, retention, and promotion. The study uses data from the Officer Promotion History Files, (1981-1995). Data on 7,038 officers entering the Navy from 1976 to 1986 are analyzed. Results indicate that Naval Academy graduates, business majors, officers with CRUDES experience, and non-minority officers are more likely to achieve Surface Warfare qualification and receive top fitness report scores. NESEP and NROTC graduates, math majors, officers with CRUDES experience and top fitness reports, and minorities officers are more likely to stay in the Navy to the O4 promotion board. Academy graduates, engineering majors, officers with CRUDES experience, and officers with top fitness reports are more likely to promote to Lieutenant Commander. No significant difference is observed between minority and non-minority O4 promotion probabilities after pre-commissioning and post-commissioning factors are controlled. However, the effects of CRUDES experience, warfare qualification, and fitness report scores may lead to indirect effects which lead to observed performance and promotion rate differences between race/ethnic groups.
Download or read book You Only Get One Chance to Make a First Impression written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thesis utilizes Bureau of Naval Personnel data to examine the determinants of Surface Warfare Officer retention through the department head decision point in Year Groups 1993-1997. The retention model includes demographic and background variables in order to isolate the effects of variables that serve as proxies for job satisfaction: initial homeport, initial ship type, and initial shipboard department. Logit modeling illustrates that the following characteristics improve an officer2s chance of remaining in the Surface Navy: male, married or divorced with children, prior enlisted, Officer Candidate School officer, biological sciences major, Year Group 1996, initial homeport of Norfolk or Little Creek, and transferred from a non-cruiser/destroyer (CRUDES) ship to a CRUDES ship during the division officer tours. Conversely, officers with these characteristics are least likely to continue their careers in the Surface Navy: female, single without children, not prior enlisted, Naval Academy or Reserve Officer Training Corps graduate, business or economics major, Year Group 1993 or 1994, initial homeport in the Pacific Northwest, and no CRUDES experience. The thesis recommends that the Navy should examine the retention issue not only in monetary terms but also with emphasis on the influence an officer2s fleet experiences have on his or her stay/leave decision.
Download or read book Annual Department of Defense Bibliography of Logistics Studies and Related Documents written by United States. Defense Logistics Studies Information Exchange and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 1066 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Career Planning Information for Surface Junior Officers written by and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book An Analysis of Surface Warfare Officer Measures of Effectiveness as Related to Commissioning Source Undergraduate Education and Navy Training written by Joseph F. Nolan and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thesis develops multivariate models to estimate the determinants of three measures of effectiveness for surface warfare officers (SWO): retention, promotion, and early professional qualifications. Using data from the Navy Officer Master File, Navy Officer Loss File, and Navy Personnel Research and Development Center's Traintrack System File, logit regression equations are employed to estimate the probability of SWO retention between the Lieutenant and Lieutenant Commander selection boards (1981 90), the probability of promotion to Lieutenant Commander (1985-90), and the probability of receiving early professional qualifications by the time of the Lieutenant selection boards (1981-85). The probabilities are modeled as a function of background factors that represent personal demographics, undergraduate education, Navy experience, and Navy training. The findings reveal that a large portion of the variation in SWO measures of effectiveness reflect differences in human capital acquired via precommissioning education or via Navy training. Performance differences by commissioning source and college selectivity of undergraduate education are specifically highlighted. Based upon the research results, it is recommended that a cost-benefit analysis be conducted to determine the optimal officer accession source mix.
Download or read book The Development of Career Naval Officers from the U S Naval Academy written by Matthew G. Reardon and published by . This book was released on 1997-06-01 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research analyzes the United States Naval Academy's (USNA) admissions and professional development processes and their impact on the career development of its graduates in the Unrestricted Line (URL) communities. Three hypotheses are advanced to explain the high level of fleet performance and retention of USNA graduates: selectivity of applicants; Navy-specific human capital investment; and institutional favoritism. Non-linear LOGIT regression models for the USNA Classes of 1980 through 1985 are developed to analyze the influence of the hypothesed factors on the probability of a midshipman: (a) graduating from the USNA, and (b) developing into a career officer. Both the USNA's composite "whole-person" and individual selection criteria play a significant role in the probability of graduation. Non-scholastic affective selection criteria, and both affective military performance and Navy-specific cognitive skill development at the US NA, are positively associated with the development of career officers. Additionally, several key predictors of career potential are identified. A paradigm shift in perspective from the current short-term context to a life-cycle career context is recommended in the "whole- person" selection and development of USNA midshipmen..
Download or read book An Analysis of Surface Warfare Officer Measures of Effectiveness as Related to Commissioning Source Undergraduate Education and Navy Training written by Joseph F. Nolan and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thesis develops multivariate models to estimate the determinants of three measures of effectiveness for surface warfare officers (SWO): retention, promotion, and early professional qualifications. Using data from the Navy Officer Master File, Navy Officer Loss File, and Navy Personnel Research and Development Center's Traintrack System File, logit regression equations are employed to estimate the probability of SWO retention between the Lieutenant and Lieutenant Commander selection boards (1981 90), the probability of promotion to Lieutenant Commander (1985-90), and the probability of receiving early professional qualifications by the time of the Lieutenant selection boards (1981-85). The probabilities are modeled as a function of background factors that represent personal demographics, undergraduate education, Navy experience, and Navy training. The findings reveal that a large portion of the variation in SWO measures of effectiveness reflect differences in human capital acquired via precommissioning education or via Navy training. Performance differences by commissioning source and college selectivity of undergraduate education are specifically highlighted. Based upon the research results, it is recommended that a cost-benefit analysis be conducted to determine the optimal officer accession source mix.
Download or read book Black Officer White Navy written by Reuben Keith Green and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-09-25 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Black Officer, White Navy is likely the first memoir of a Black naval officer who rose from high school dropout to unrestricted line officer in the post-Vietnam War era. The author's unique career path and insightful analysis of both his personal experiences and those of others in the military give a clear picture of what was happening both within and outside the Navy, and how the forces of discrimination and institutional denial and damage control efforts can make a career in the military fraught with obstacles, as well as opportunities, for a well-qualified minority of any gender, race, or ethnic origin. Recent events and the impact of the commander in chief's statements and actions, which have a direct impact on the thinking and behavior of persons in uniform, make this a timely addition to any military member's library. It is full of potential case study material for any military instructional or group facilitation activity, as well as providing an historical overview of what it was like to be a minority sailor or officer between 1975 and the mid-1990's. Any sailor in uniform, regardless of pay grade or commissioned status, can both benefit and learn lessons from this work. Families can use this work to prepare their own loved ones or to help them try to understand the often lingering consequences of their loved one's military service.
Download or read book Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists written by and published by . This book was released on 1970-06 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is the premier public resource on scientific and technological developments that impact global security. Founded by Manhattan Project Scientists, the Bulletin's iconic "Doomsday Clock" stimulates solutions for a safer world.
Download or read book United States Naval Academy written by and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Impact of Demographics and Military Factors Affecting Retention Rates of Female and Male Officers in the Surface Warfare and Restricted Line Communities written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study analyzes factors that affect the retention of male and female officers, with specific emphasis on the surface warfare and restricted line communities. Specifically, the research examines whether family influence, dependent status, accession source, and undergraduate major are differentially related to retention by gender and community. The study evaluates officers from date of commissioning to the 10-year point in an effort to derive factors related to retention after reaching a major career milestone. A logistic regression model is used as the analytic strategy for the study. Descriptive statistics on independent and dependent variables are run, as appropriate, to show retention rates and outcomes from six cohorts while controlling for missing data, missing cases, and personnel who died prior to the 10-year point. The data set used in this study included officers who were commissioned in the military between 1988 and 1993. Only the Surface Warfare (nuclear and conventional), and Restricted Line (cryptology, intelligence, oceanography, and public affairs) officer communities were examined. The original data set of 84 variables and 9,867 cases was condensed to 4 categories of variables (i.e., demographics factors, military factors, gender and retention), comprising 10 major groups (i.e., age, ethnicity, education major, family status (married/children), commissioning source, prior enlisted, Community, Community Change (SWO lateral to RL), gender, and 10-year retention, yes or no), yielding 24 variables and 5,411 cases. The findings of this study will show whether the retention of female and male officers is related to the same predictors. It should provide data to policy makers and Navy personnel to better predict, control, and maintain retention rates.
Download or read book An Analysis of the Effect of Commissioning Source on the Retention and Promotion of Surface Warfare Officers SWO in the U S Navy written by Hasan Çelik and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thesis investigates the effect of commissioning programs on career progression for Navy surface warfare officers (SWOs). This study specifies and estimates three multivariate regression models to analyze the relationship between commissioning source and officer performance using retention and promotion to O-4 as performance measures. As a measure of retention, we used retention after expiration of the initial minimum service requirement. The data was acquired from Officer Master File (OMF) via the Navy Econometric Modeling (NEM) online data system. The file contained 10,295 observations. All observations were surface warfare officers who were before the promotion board between fiscal years 1994 through 2004. The data contained information about demographics, professional and educational background, and separation and promotion information for officers. The analysis of all three multivariate regression models indicates that commissioning source is a significant determinant of retention and promotion for the SWO community. Contrary to the initial assumption, while OCS graduates have the highest probability of staying in the SW community, USNA graduates have the lowest probability. Although USNA graduates were initially expected to have higher promotion rates, the results suggest that they are less likely to promote to the grade of O-4 than officers commissioned through the NROTC-contract program. However, USNA graduates have a higher probability of promotion than officers from OCS, the NROTC scholarship program, and from "other sources."
Download or read book Surface Warfare Junior Officer Retention Background and First Sea Tour Factors as Predictors of Continuance Beyond Obligated Services written by Thomas M. Cook and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report is the fifth in a series that addresses factors that affect the early career/professional development and retention of junior surface warfare officers (SWOs). The sample consisted of 128 junior SWOs commissioned during 1974-75 who had responded to a career development questionnaire in early 1979. Of these, 58 (45%) had left service at the end of obligation and 70 (55%) remained on active duty (as of September 1981). Background and first sea tour factors were used to predict career intent and continuance. Results showed that career intent was substantially associated with a combination of first sea tour work experiences and percentages. Career intent, in turn, was found to account for substantial variance (R square = .25) in the continuance criterion. Results strongly supported the hypothesis that continuance decisions are the product of early navy work experiences (e.g., opportunities, assignment patterns, etc.). Results are discussed with attention to leadership, assignment, and policy implications.
Download or read book Officer Career Development written by John R Bruni (Jr) and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report is the ninth in a series of officer career development. In 1983, the Navy instituted a major career path change in the Surface Warfare Officer community. The purpose of this change was to increase the technical knowledge and skills of department heads, and thus, hopefully, operational readiness. The survey research was designed to assess the preliminary acceptance among officer of this career change. Questionnaires were completed by 2,583 surface officers as part of an ongoing research project studying the impact of career management policies on officer career decisions and actions. It was found that officers were generally favorably disposed toward the new policy. There was no preliminary indication that the adjustment in the career path would have any impact one way or the other on an individual's desire to make the Navy a career or to extend beyond 20 years. Recommendations were made for further research and for developing reliable, objective measures of departmental and fleet readiness. (SDW).
Download or read book Report of the Secretary of the Navy s Task Force on Navy Marine Corps Personnel Retention written by United States. Navy Department and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 1068 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1964 the Secretary of the Navy established a Policy Board and supporting Task Force to attack the problem of Navy/Marine Corps personnel retention. The report is the result of that action, and contains a number of recommendations designed to improve the retention of high quality officer and enlisted personnel. The report cover promotion, attitudes, procedures, skills, manpower characteristics, definitions, and statistical data and analyses. Rear Admiral John M. Alford served as Task Force Director, Navy Personnel Retention Policy Board
Download or read book Government Reports Announcements Index written by and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 988 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Attitudes and Experiences of Naval Personnel Relating to Career Motivation Educational Programs Enlisted Performance Evaluation System and Uniform Preferences written by NAVAL PERSONNEL PROGRAM SUPPORT ACTIVITY WASHINGTON DC PERSONNEL RESEARCH LAB. and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The semi-annual Navy Personnel Survey 67-1 was conducted to collect attitudes and opinions regarding various aspects of naval service directly from naval personnel. Information included here is timely and can be useful, not only as a reference tool for management, but as supporting information for proposed legislation or in answer to inquires. Topic areas included in this report are: service experiences and background; career motivation; the enlisted performance evaluation system; voluntary education programs and reenlistment incentives; uniform preference; and a special study of unrestricted line officers. Basic statistical information by pay grade and designator/or rating groups derived from the responses of the world-wide sample of 5.7% of male officers and 2.6% of male enlisted personnel, are furnished. Since the sample pay grade distribution agrees closely with the population distribution with regard to pay grade, the responses can be utilized with reasonable assurance to reflect the actual population. (Author).
