As technical training costs increase in the military, it is increasingly important to identify and eliminate as soon as possible individuals unwilling or unable to adapt to the demands of the military. The present study compares three groups of enlisted personnel below the rank of E-4: a group having adjustment problems but motivated to remain in the military, a group having adjustment problems and seeking a discharge, and a well-adjusted group. Two scales of a personality inventory were found to differentiate the groups and suggest potential value for screening of military applicants.

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