Winning the Retention Wars : The Air Force, Women Officers, and the Need for Transformation

By Laura A. H. DiSilverio

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Title:	Winning the Retention Wars : The Air Force, Women Officers, and the Need for Transformation
Author:	Laura A. H. DiSilverio
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Language:	English
Subject:	Non Fiction, Social Sciences, Air Force
Collections:	Authors Community, Sociology
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Publisher:	Air University Press


Citation APA MLA Chicago A. H. Disilveri, B. L. (n.d.). Winning the Retention Wars : The Air Force, Women Officers, and the Need for Transformation. Retrieved from https://www.self.gutenberg.org/

Description
Analysis of the percentage of men and women by commissioned years of service in the Air Force indicates that women separate prior to retirement more frequently than men. Having determined that women separate from the Air Force prior to retirement eligibility more often than men, Lt Col Laura DiSilverio wanted to find out why. The first chapter demonstrates why the Air Force needs women. It makes the demographic case and presents research results showing the value of diversity in general and the value of women leaders in particular. The second chapter presents the survey results, analyzes why women separate from the Air Force, and lists the types of programs that might retain them. The final chapter looks at the feasibility of implementing some programs that might help the Air Force retain more of its talented members.

Table of Contents
1 WHY THE AIR FORCE NEEDS WOMEN . . . . . 1 The War for Talent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The Value of Diversity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 2 WHY WOMEN LEAVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Hypotheses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Methodology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Reasons for Leaving the Air Force . . . . . . . .27 Retention Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 3 USEFULNESS AND FEASIBILITY OF RETENTION MEASURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Home Basing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Sabbatical/Break in Service Opportunity . . . 45 Permeability of Active-Reserve Barrier . . . . .49 Childbirth/Nursing Programs . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 CONCLUSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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