"The advent of an all-volunteer military force with worldwide responsibilities is a unique development in the United States and has raised a range of crucial research and policy issues. Of special importance are problems of manpower and personnel for this new type of military organization, and an understanding of new dimensions of civil-military relations as they apply in the all-volunteer period. A two-day research conference on the social psychology of military service was held on April 23-25, 1975 at the Center for Continuing Education, University of Chicago." -- from the preface. Includes: "The impact of basic combat training: the role of the Drill Sergeant." by John H. Faris.

Socialization into the All-Volunteer force -- Impact of Military Combat -- Reactions to the organizational environment -- Military Family -- Transition to the civilian community -- Patterns of civil-military relations.