NRAC examined QOL for Sailors and Marines anticipated future issues and proposed responses to challenges. QOL impacts recruitment, retention, and readiness. Good QOL is defined as good physical and psychological well being, and the social and economic resources to sustain this level. Military QOL components are basic, traditional and work areas. Basic issues are compensation, medical care, and housing. Traditional issues involve family, childcare, education, recreation, and exchange/commissary benefits. Work ...