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NEC Classification Reporting EMR File
February 1, 1988
Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) codes identify an individual's particular skills in more detail than the Navy occupational or rating structure. This research memorandum summarizes an analysis to determine the timeliness of the NEC reports to the Enlisted Master Record(EMR). Using quarterly EMR files from June 1983 to June 1984 and from June 1986 to June 1987, analysts estimated the NEC reporting lags (i.e., time between the date the NEC is awarded and the date the NEC is posted to an individual's EMR record). The results indicate that NEC reporting lags are relatively rare. Over 90 percent of the NECs appeared on the quarterly EMR within four months of their being awarded. Looking ahead only one quarter, therefore, seems to be sufficient for achieving a relatively complete count, whether one is estimating the number of new awards or determining the total count.
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Retention in the Naval Reserve Force
February 1, 1988
This research memorandum investigates continuation rates in the Naval Reserve Force by tracking individuals' records from quarter to quarter. The nature and timing of attrition are analyzed. Tests are performed for differences in continuation rates by geographical area, paygrade, length of service, rating, program of entry into the Reserve, and type of ship.
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Trends in Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) Inventories and Their Utilization
February 1, 1988
Navy enlisted specialized skill training has increased consistently throughout the 1980s. This research memorandum examines the increase in the inventory of Navy Enlisted Classifications (NECs) between 1979 and 1986. Factors that explain the increase are considered. Trends in the utilization of NECs are examined for several alternative definitions of utilization. These trends are examined at the aggregate level and for samples disaggregated by rating and experience.
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Analysis of Submarine Tender Manning Issues
January 1, 1988
The increased workload at submarine Intermediate Maintenance Activities (IMAs) and problems in adequately manning these facilities could affect submarine maintenance. This research memorandum contains a brief analysis of the personnel and requirements issues involved in submarine IMA manning.
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Naval Reserve Recruiter Experience and Productivity
December 1, 1987
Using a sample of Naval Reserve recruiters for its analysis, this research memorandum estimates the effects of recruiting-duty experience and other personal characteristics on recruiter productivity. A Poisson probability model and multinomial model are estimated. The results are intended for use in calculating the number of recruiters required to meet Selected Reserve recruiting goals.
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Retention Behavior of Enlisted TARS in Surface-Expansion Ratings
December 1, 1987
The results of the Surface-Expansion TAR Retention Study is documented in this research memorandum. It investigates retention behavior of TAR and regular active-duty personnel in surface-expansion ratings in an effort to discern any significant differences between them. It also examines the background characteristics of enlisted TARs in surface-expansion ratings, summarizes their retention decisions, and models first-term TAR and regular active-duty enlisted retention behavior.
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Relations Between Sustaining Engineering, Methods of Management, and System Quality
December 1, 1987
The relations between Sustaining Engineering (SE) usage, methods of management, and system quality are determined in this research memorandum. Principal components analysis was used to combine multiple measures of effectiveness into a single measure of aircraft quality and multiple program characteristics into a single measure of high-level management. Levels of SE usage were used with these measures to determine the relations, if any.
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Lessons Learned from the MIFASS Development
December 1, 1987
The Marine Integrated Fire and Air Support System (MIFASS) was in development for many years before the Commandant terminated the program in May 1987. This research memorandum discusses the problems that are apparent from the MIFASS program and describes some recommended changes intended to prevent their recurrence in subsequent efforts.
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Enlistment Supply into the Naval Reserve
December 1, 1987
Although many studies of military enlistment have been conducted during the last two decades, few have analyzed the reserve component. This research memorandum develops and estimates an econometric model of enlistments for the Naval Reserve. The analysis incorporates factors such as size of recruiting force, Navy veteran population, local unemployment rates, civilian wages, and recruiting goals.
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