Reserve force : unique considerations and a comparison with regular force issues
Rezervna sestava : samostojna obravnava in primerjava s težavami stalne sestave

english

2018

volume 20, issue 2

Ministrstvo za obrambo RS
(Obvezni izvod spletne publikacije)

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Reserve Force comprises several subcomponents. The largest is the Primary Reserve (P Res), whose purpose is to supplement the Regular Force (Reg F) in operations at home and abroad. As such, there is similarity in the roles of Reg F and P Res members, but also important unique aspects. Membership of a primarily part-time force may result in significantly different experiences and retention-related challenges. This article compares data from two recent large-scale surveys: the CAF Reg F Retention Survey (n = 1,956) and the CAF Reserve Force Retention Survey (n = 3,669). The results indicated that both the Reg F members and the reservists experience conflict between their military, civilian, and personal roles, albeit in different ways. They also suggest that Reg F members% oft-cited perceptions of reservists as being less dedicated than themselves are unfounded. Surprisingly, the reservists% affective and normative commitment was higher than the Reg F members%, and their reasons for leaving often focused on a desire to be more, rather than less, involved with the military. Recommendations focus on improving work-life balance and equity between the components.

12.04.2023