GAO Views on the Selected Reserve Bonus Incentive Programs for FY 1978 and FY 1979

A survey was made of the use of the bonus as an incentive in recruiting and retaining members in the Selected Reserves. The manpower shortages, particularly in the Army Selected Reserves, are a serious problem which will not be solved by any single program. However, the Reserve can utilize the bonus incentive as a highly selective manpower tool.