Balancing Accession and Retention (Navy Comprehensive Compensation Study)

Abstract : Recruiting, training, and reenlistment bonus costs are calculated for recruits with 4-year enlistments in 28 rating groups. A computer simulation model is developed to minimize the sum of these costs while meeting manpower requirements at career-entry point LOS-5. Significant net savings in recruiting and training costs are demonstrated from a policy of targeting higher reenlistment bonuses to ratings with high training costs.