Date of Award
3-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Department
Department of Operational Sciences
First Advisor
William A. Cunningham III, PhD
Abstract
This study investigates the factors influencing the early exit of active duty Airmen, particularly in the context of the recruitment challenges faced by the USAF in Fiscal Year 2023. The research highlights the significant impact of the implementation of MHS Genesis, a healthcare administration program, on recruitment processes and the broader issues affecting military recruitment, including physical and emotional trauma concerns among potential recruits. Through a survey conducted at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base involving 251 participants, the study utilizes a Chi-square test to explore the primary and secondary reasons for leaving active duty, with family pressure, stability, and financial reasons identified.
AFIT Designator
AFIT-ENS-MS-24-M-094
Recommended Citation
Picardi, Gregory A., "Factors Affecting the Retention of Active Duty Airmen" (2024). Theses and Dissertations. 7727.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/7727
Comments
A 12-month embargo was observed for posting this work on AFIT Scholar.
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