The Fleet Reserve Association has published results of a survey concerning a proposed Navy reduction in
force of 40,000 officers and enlisted personnel over the next six years. Excerpt of results: 69 percent
believe the RIF will affect their careers and 60 percent believe it will have a negative impact on their
ability to perform their duties; 62 percent say hiring civilians for shipboard slots will negatively
affect their morale; 65 percent state that their government housing ashore is not adequately maintained,
while 61 percent say their work spaces are adequate. Influences on their re-enlistment decisions were:
promotion potential – 21 percent; spouse/family support – 29 percent; pay and benefits – 30 percent; and
pride in serving their country – 20 percent. Factors mitigating against re-enlisting were: Op tempo – 39
percent; lack of promotion opportunity – 34 percent; insufficient pay and benefits – 17 percent; and
inadequate spouse/family support – 10 percent. Visit
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