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Prospective multifactorial analysis of Canadian Forces basic training attrition.

Jennifer E C Lee¹, Donald R McCreary, Martin Villeneuve

¹Directorate of Force Health Protection, 1745 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K6, Canada.

Military Medicine

|December 2, 2011

Summary

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Canadian Forces basic training attrition is predicted by factors like income, health, and personality. Good general health and resilient personality traits are crucial for successful completion of military training.

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Area of Science:

Military psychology
Recruitment and retention studies
Health services research

Background:

Military basic training is a critical phase for recruit integration and skill development.
Attrition from basic training represents a significant cost and loss of human capital for the Canadian Forces.
Identifying predictors of attrition is essential for improving recruit success and retention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify key predictors of attrition among Canadian Forces recruits undergoing basic training.
To examine a wide range of factors including demographics, social environment, health, lifestyle, and personality.

Main Methods:

Prospective study design utilizing baseline health data from 5,169 Canadian Forces recruits.
Recruit Health Questionnaire data linked with administrative data on basic training releases.
Logistic regression analyses to determine factors associated with increased odds of attrition.

Main Results:

Overall attrition rate was 8.0% in the study sample.
Predictors of attrition included being a noncommissioned member candidate, having dependents, low household income (<$20,000), poor self-rated health, moderate to high somatic symptoms, higher neuroticism, lower mastery, and higher agreeableness.
Factors such as good general health and resilient personality were associated with basic training success.

Conclusions:

Recruit health status and personality traits are significant predictors of basic training attrition.
Targeted interventions addressing identified risk factors may improve recruit retention.
Understanding these predictors can inform selection, training, and support programs for Canadian Forces recruits.