Accession Number:

AD0781370

Title:

Attitudes of Youth Toward Military Service in a Zero-Draft Environment: Results of a National Survey Conducted in November 1972

Descriptive Note:

Interim rept.

Corporate Author:

HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH ORGANIZATION ALEXANDRIA VA

Personal Author(s):

• Fisher, Allan H.
• DiSario, Martha R.

Report Date:

1974-02-01

Pagination or Media Count:

110.0

Abstract:

The study analyzed the 1972 results of a continuing DoD national survey aimed at studying the enlistment motivation and attitudes toward military service of American youth. A total of 1,924 male youths, aged 16 to 21 years, were interviewed during a period of low draft calls, reduced troop levels in Vietnam, and increased service pay allowances. Topics covered included their willingness to enlist in the active service under a zero-draft condition, to volunteer for active service as officers, and their views on enlistment incentives, service preference, and career objectives.

Descriptors:

• *ATTITUDES(PSYCHOLOGY)
• *RECRUITING
• ADOLESCENTS
• BENEFITS
• CIVILIAN POPULATION
• EDUCATION
• MALES
• MOTIVATION
• SALARIES
• SURVEYS

Subject Categories:

• Humanities and History
• Psychology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE