The Adaptation of the Recruit to Military Life during Basic Training (1968)

Topics: Judgement on individual phases of the time in military service, the leadership conduct of superiors, the military organization and the fulfillment of tasks and service in the Federal German Armed Forces; professional image of the professional soldier; occupational plans and expected income in civilian occupation; standing of the Federal German Armed Forces in the population; wearing the uniform on trips home; judgement on the effects of service complaints; attitude to obedience duty; activities during military time and participation in courses; interest in military training; attitude to compulsory military service and non-commissioned officers; comradeship and relationship with superiors; arguments and disciplinary punishments received; frequency of times reported sick; attitude of father to the military; distance from home town.

Scales: dogmatism, optimism. Demography: marital status; regional origins.