This study examines the Army's frocking policy and evaluates its impact on the job effectiveness and morale of officers. The study reviews and compares current policies of the Department of Defense and each of the Armed Services, showing an uneven application of frocking across the services. The study found that, except for officers identified for command positions, the Army does not aggressively seek out officers to frock. Evidence taken from previous research shows which factors have the greatest impact on job effectiveness and morale. A sample survey of the Command and General Staff Officer's Course Class 1990-1991, replicating previous work conducted at the Air War College, provides insights into current perceptions and attitudes on frocking. The study ties the evidence from the previous research to the sample survey and shows that frocking increases both job effectiveness and morale. The study recommends that the Army expand the practice of frocking officers up to the legal limits established by Department of Defense and Congress.

ADA 240355 Approved for public release; Distribution is unlimited. The opinions and conclusions expressed herein are those of the student-authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College or any other governmental agency. (References to these studies should include the foregoing statement.)