| ID | 100961 |
| Title Proper | Army re-enlistment during OIF/OEF |
| Other Title Information | bonuses deployment, and stop-loss |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Simon, Curtis ; Warner, John T |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In 2004, stretched by wartime deployments, the US Army countered declining retention by increasing re-enlistment bonuses and implementing stop-loss to prevent soldiers from separating at the end of their enlistment. We estimate the effects of bonuses, deployment, and stop-loss on re-enlistment between FY 2002 and 2006. We estimate that the baseline propensity to re-enlist fell by 20%. However, we find that deployed soldiers are more likely to re-enlist and that the estimated effects of re-enlistment bonuses are similar to those estimated in peacetime. We evaluate the reasons for our findings, and calculate the cost effectiveness of re-enlistment bonuses. |
| `In' analytical Note | Defence and Peace Economics Vol. 21, No. 5-6; Oct-Dec 2010: p507-527 |
| Journal Source | Defence and Peace Economics Vol. 21, No. 5-6; Oct-Dec 2010: p507-527 |
| Key Words | Re-enlistment ; Deployment ; Bonuses ; Wartime Deployments ; US - Army |