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2003 IMTA Proceedings - International Military Testing Association

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Family use of commissary<br />

Family use of exchange<br />

Family use of TRICARE<br />

Leaving family for mobilization<br />

Inability to move family<br />

Family concern for your safety<br />

Effect of mob on children<br />

Additional stress of mob on spouse<br />

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%<br />

Figure 4. Family Related Questions: Influences to Leave<br />

Summary<br />

45 th Annual Conference of the <strong>International</strong> <strong>Military</strong> <strong>Testing</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />

Pensacola, Florida, 3-6 November <strong>2003</strong><br />

Influence to leave<br />

No Effect<br />

Influence to stay<br />

Results from the information provided by mobilized Reservists indicate that there are<br />

areas of interest that should be further examined by Reserve leaders. Areas showing higher<br />

percentages of influence on leaving include family issues, such as separation from family during<br />

mobilization, and effects on spouses and children. The command to which Reservists are<br />

assigned also seem to show influence on the decision to remain, with leadership and morale<br />

being rated as reasons to consider leaving the Reserves. The web-based survey and query system<br />

reported here provide Reserve leadership an important tool for monitoring the Reserve force and<br />

the effects of events such as mobilization and other personnel policies on Reserve career<br />

decisions.<br />

REFERENCES<br />

Harris, R.N. (<strong>2003</strong>). Navy Spouse Quality of Life: Development of a model predicting spousal<br />

support of the reenlistment decision. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. The University of<br />

Memphis.<br />

U.S. Navy. (<strong>2003</strong>). Status of the Navy report. Retrieved October 6, <strong>2003</strong>, from<br />

http://www.chinfo.navy.mil/navpalib/news/.www/status.html

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