The U. S. Army's Transition to the All-Volunteer Force (1968-1974)
The U. S. Army's Transition to the All-Volunteer Force (1968-1974)

Author: Robert K. Griffith

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1999-05

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 0788178644

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The all-volunteer force, the historic norm in peacetime America, was reestablished in the U.S. on 30 June 1973, when induction authority expired. But never before had the U.S. attempted to field a standing Army in peacetime -- based on voluntary enlistments -- with the worldwide responsibilities that faced this force. Since the mid-1980s the ability of the armed forces to recruit and retain quality volunteers has not been seriously questioned. This book takes us through those years of transition, examining both the context in which the end of the draft occurred and the perspective which the Army's leaders brought to bear on the challenge they faced.

Mission Transition
Mission Transition

Author: Matthew J. Louis

Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM

Published: 2019-09-24

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1400214769

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Mission Transition is an essential career-change guide for any transitioning veteran that wants to avoid false starts and make optimal career choices following active duty. Every year, about a quarter of a million veterans leave the military - most of whom are unprepared for the transition. These service members have developed incredible leadership, problem-solving, and practical skills that are underutilized once they reach the civilian world, a detriment to both themselves and society. Well-intentioned Transition Assistance Programs and other support structures within the armed forces often leave veterans fending for themselves. The mission-first culture of the military results in service members focusing on their active duty roles in the year leading up to their separation, leaving them little time to adequately prepare to join the civilian world. President of Purepost, a next-generation staffing solution and public benefits corporation, and author Matthew J. Louis guides military personnel through the entire process of making a successful move into civilian professional life. In Mission Transition, this book will: Guide you through the process of discovering what path you want to take going forward Teach you the strategies that will make your résumé stand out Provide suggestions to help you prepare for and ace the interview Discuss ways to acclimate to your new organization’s culture and pay it forward to other veterans Each chapter includes advice from other veterans, illustrations of key concepts, summaries, and suggested resources. Let this well-written and easy to follow guidebook help you transition out from the military and commit to being successful in the next chapter of your life.

South Africa's Post-Apartheid Military
South Africa's Post-Apartheid Military

Author: Lindy Heinecken

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-01-01

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 3030337340

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This timely book examines how the South African National Defence Force has adapted to the country’s new security, political and social environment since 1994. In South Africa’s changed political state, how has civilian control of the military been implemented and what does this mean for ‘defence in a democracy’? This book presents an overview of the security environment, how the mission focus of the military has changed and the implications for force procurement, force preparation, force employment and force sustainability. The author addresses other issues, such as: · the effect of integrating former revolutionary soldiers into a professional armed force · the effect of affirmative action on meritocracy, recruitment and retention · military veterans, looking at the difficulties they face in reintegrating back into society and finding gainful employment · gender equality and mainstreaming · the rise of military unions and why a confrontational, instead of a more corporatist approach to labour relations has emerged · HIV/AIDS and the consequences this holds for the military in terms of its operational effectiveness. In closing, the author highlights key events that have caused the SANDF to become ‘lost in transition and transformation’, spelling out some lessons learned. The conclusions she draws are pertinent for the future of defence, security and civil-military relations of countries around the world.

The Military to Civilian Transition Guide
The Military to Civilian Transition Guide

Author: Carl Savino

Publisher:

Published: 2017-01-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780983848998

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A Military-to-Civilian Career Transition Guide for Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Personnel. 2014-2015 Edition. Original editions known as From Army Green to Corporate Gray; From Navy Blue to Corporate Gray; and From Air Force Blue to Corporate Gray; or The Corporate Gray Series of Military-to-Civilian Career Transition Books

The Military to Civilian Transition Guide
The Military to Civilian Transition Guide

Author: Carl Savino

Publisher:

Published: 2023

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780999612361

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A Military-to-Civilian Career Transition Guide for Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Personnel. 2023 Edition. Original editions known as From Army Green to Corporate Gray; From Navy Blue to Corporate Gray; and From Air Force Blue to Corporate Gray; or The Corporate Gray Series of Military-to-Civilian Career Transition Books

The Military to Civilian Transition Guide
The Military to Civilian Transition Guide

Author: Carl S. Savino

Publisher:

Published: 2011-09-01

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9780983848905

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A Military-to-Civilian Career Transition Guide for Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Personnel. 2011-2012 Edition. Original editions known as "From Army Green to Corporate Gray", "From Navy Blue to Corporate Gray," and "From Air Force Blue to Corporate Gray"

Thailand in Transition
Thailand in Transition

Author: Ross Prizzia

Publisher: University of Hawaii Press

Published: 2019-03-31

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 082487918X

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Thailand in Transition goes beyond the conventional approach to Thai politics present in most of the literature, which concentrates on the traditional institutions in Thailand—the monarchy, the military, and the bureaucracy. The objective here has been rather to examine the more contemporary emergent oppositional forces struggling to play a permanent and significant role in the broader context of Thai politics. Oppositional forces in Thailand are many and varied, ranging from the outlawed Communist Party of Thailand (CPT), which seeks to overthrow the Thai government, to the Thai Parliament, which is usually legitimized as part of the the government for brief periods between military coups. The book focuses on the CPT, workers, students, and Parliament by presenting in historical perspective the origins, nature, and influence of each as an oppositional force in Thai politics. Special attention is given to the transitional role of these oppositional forces during and after the dramatic shifts in Thai politics precipitated by the student revolution of 1973, the military coup of 1976, the increased hostilities between the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Vietnam in 1979, and the abortive coup by the Thai "Young Turk" military faction in 1981.

The U.S. Army's Transition to the All-volunteer Force, 1968-1974
The U.S. Army's Transition to the All-volunteer Force, 1968-1974

Author: Robert K. Griffith

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13:

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The U.S. Army's Transition to the All-Volunteer Force is a compelling analysis of the process by which the Army responded to the requirements of creating an all-volunteer force, reestablished in the United States at midnight on 30 June 1973 when induction authority expired. That the transition from virtual dependency on the draft to a manpower system based on volunteerism was accomplished nearly simultaneously with the withdrawal from Vietnam is all the more remarkable. Robert K. Griffith Jr. takes us through the turbulent years of transition from 1968 to 1974, examining both the broad context in which the end of the draft occurred and the less well-known perspective that Army leaders brought to bear on the challenge they faced. In spite of an environment of fierce opposition, those charged with developing and implementing the Army's three-phased program to achieve all-volunteer status persevered and approached the task with a determination to succeed. Griffith's history shows the key role played by the Army staff and Army secretariat in shaping the Army as it underwent deep alterations in the very foundations of its structure. It provides both a glimpse into the dynamics of the reciprocal relationship between the Army and society, and is a useful case study of the successful management of fundamental organizational change.