Success of First-term Soldiers: The Effects of Recruiting Practices and Recruit Characteristics

Examines the relationship between recruiting practices and conditions and the first-term success of Army soldiers. This monograph examines the relationship between recruiting practices and conditions and the first-term success of Army soldiers. Success in the first term is important because recruiting soldiers is expensive. If soldiers fail to complete their first terms, the Army must recruit others to replace them, effectively doubling the cost. This monograph analyzes how current recruiting policies influence the success of first-term soldiers. It also examines how the Army manages first-term soldiers.