Retention
AWOCS Ramberg Orange 13
Senior Enlisted Academy Retention
The United States Navy is losing good Sailors for multiple reasons. It is important for the Chiefs Mess to recognize the importance of retention, because our Sailors are the most essential asset that can affect the Navy’s overall mission. The purpose of this paper is to identify the retention problem, have a cause and effect discussion, and recommendations to change the retention issues within the United States Navy.
Problem
The recurring problem of retention has plagued the United States Navy from the beginning. The Navy delivers high technical skill sets upon completion of “A” and “C” schools that are highly marketable outside of the military. With an improving economy, an increasing operational tempo, and poor quality lifestyle, Sailors are getting out with advanced skills and seeking a better lifestyle. These personnel losses greatly affect the Navy’s mission to “maintain, train, and equip combat-ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas (Navy, n.d.).” Now that we have an overview of the Navy’s retention issue, next we will discuss what causes the Sailors to depart and effects it has on the Navy.
Discussion …show more content…
Over 5,536 E-1 to O-9 personnel responded to the assessment by answering various questions focusing on the quality of life, work, and leadership. Additionally, the study directly asked about retention and what are the Sailor’s intentions to stay Navy (Snodgrass,
AWOCS Ramberg Orange 13
Senior Enlisted Academy Retention
The United States Navy is losing good Sailors for multiple reasons. It is important for the Chiefs Mess to recognize the importance of retention, because our Sailors are the most essential asset that can affect the Navy’s overall mission. The purpose of this paper is to identify the retention problem, have a cause and effect discussion, and recommendations to change the retention issues within the United States Navy.
Problem
The recurring problem of retention has plagued the United States Navy from the beginning. The Navy delivers high technical skill sets upon completion of “A” and “C” schools that are highly marketable outside of the military. With an improving economy, an increasing operational tempo, and poor quality lifestyle, Sailors are getting out with advanced skills and seeking a better lifestyle. These personnel losses greatly affect the Navy’s mission to “maintain, train, and equip combat-ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas (Navy, n.d.).” Now that we have an overview of the Navy’s retention issue, next we will discuss what causes the Sailors to depart and effects it has on the Navy.
Discussion …show more content…
Over 5,536 E-1 to O-9 personnel responded to the assessment by answering various questions focusing on the quality of life, work, and leadership. Additionally, the study directly asked about retention and what are the Sailor’s intentions to stay Navy (Snodgrass,