The Value of Experience in the Enlisted Force

by Jennie W. Wenger, Caolionn O'Connell, Louay Constant

Past research has placed little emphasis on how to value the experience of U.S. Army noncommissioned officers (NCOs). The authors of this report examine the relationships between the tenure, experience, and productivity of key NCO leaders and the performance of the junior soldiers they lead, with a focus on maintaining or improving leadership quality and soldier performance, as well as reducing personnel costs.

106 pages, Paperback

Published December 4, 2018