Social Sciences: Humanities and History

NOE Navigation. An Overview of ARI Experiments.

NOV 1976

Authors: Michael L. Fineberg ; David Meister ; John P. Farrell; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ALEXANDRIA VA

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Thirty-five Army rotary wing aviators with varying levels of flight experience were tested in a series of three field experiments during which they flew simulated operational missions in a UH-1H aircraft to determine their proficiency in Nap-of-the-Earth (NOE) navigation. The mission was to navigate a specified route starting from an initial point (IP) and identify all landing zones (LZ) while staying within 250 meters of the course line. Those pilots ...

Army Personnel Composite as of 30 November 1976, Sample Survey of MIlitary Personnel

NOV 1976

Authors: ARMY MILITARY PERSONNEL CENTER ALEXANDRIA VA PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATE

Community and Family Influence on Army Personnel; Age and Active Federal Military Service (AFMS) of Army Personnel; Marital Status of Army Personnel; Physical Characteristics of Army Personnel; and Educational Level of Enlisted Personnel.

Instructional Technology in the Military

NOV 1976

Authors: David S. Bushnell; Paul W. Caro; Saul Lavisky; Howard H. McFann; John E. Taylor; HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH ORGANIZATION ALEXANDRIA VA

In July 1976, the National Security Industrial Association (NSIA) sponsored the First International Learning Technology Congress in Washington, D. C. As part of the Congress, NSIA also sponsored the Third Triennial Symposium on Cost Effective Learning Through the Application of Technology. One of the six sessions which made up the Symposium was devoted to the topic, 'Instructional Technology in the Military.'

Report on the Final Acceptance Test for CTS (Computerized Training System). Addendum

22 OCT 76

Authors: B. Hunter; HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH ORGANIZATION ALEXANDRIA VA

The primary objectives of the test were to determine whether the full 128-terminal system will operate under operational live user conditions and meet contract requirements for reliability and response time. Keywords: Instructional strategies; Instructional models; Training technology; Educational technology; Curriculum development; Military training; Computer assisted instruction; Computer managed instruction ; Self-paced training; Computerized training system; Computer system.

Reserve Component Unit Evaluation Analysis. Volume I.

16 OCT 1976

Authors: James Bercos; John R. Chiorini; Richard C. Eakins; Andrew P. Lokie; Warren B. Stevens; LITTON MELLONICS SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT DIV SPRINGFIELD VA

This report documents research and presents methodology used to develop options for implementing Reserve Component unit evaluations using the Army Training and Evaluations program (ARTEP) to determine and select cost-effective options, and to design an assessment system based on the selected options for different type unit with consideration of unit deployment objectives. The report also provides recommendations for substituting qualified noncommissioned officers for officer evaluators in selected positions in conducting ...

Reserve Component Unit Evaluation Analysis. Volume II.

16 OCT 1976

Authors: James Bercos; John R. Chiorini; Richard C. Eakins; Andrew P. Lokie; Warren B. Stevens; LITTON MELLONICS SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT DIV SPRINGFIELD VA

Reserve Component Unit Evaluation Analysis. Volume III.

16 OCT 1976

Authors: James Bercos; John R. Chiorini; Richard C. Eakins; Andrew P. Lokie; Warren B. Stevens; LITTON MELLONICS SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT DIV SPRINGFIELD VA

This report documents research and presents methodology used to develop options for implementing Reserve Component unit evaluations using the Army Training and Evaluations Program (ARTEP) to determine and select cost-effective options, and to design an assessment system based on the selected options for different type unit with consideration of unit deployment objectives. The report also provides recommendations for substituting qualified noncommissioned officers for officer evaluators in selected positions in conducting ...

Adaptive Forecasting of the Size of a Force Subject to Random Withdrawals.

15 OCT 1976

Authors: S. Zacks; S. E. Haber; CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIV CLEVELAND OHIO DEPT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

The study develops a new adaptive procedure for the forecasting of the total size of a military organization (the Marine Corps), subjected to random withdrawals of first enlistees and of career force personnel, with unknown attrition rates. The attrition rates of various subpopulations are not the same. The total population of first enlistees are classified to homogeneous subpopulations according to the following factors: length of contract, period of entrance to ...

Missile Facilities Career Ladder AFSCs 54130G, 54150G, 54170G, and 54190.

15 OCT 1976

Authors: AIR FORCE OCCUPATIONAL MEASUREMENT CENTER LACKLAND AFB TEX

The majority of incumbents surveyed specialized in the maintenance of either electrical, power production, or environmental control systems. Based on task performance data, the content of resident technical training, OJT, and supporting documents should be reviewed to insure training tailored to the specialized job performanc of career ladder members. Recent personnel utilization changes may reduce the technical specialization noted. Any reduction in job specialization since these data were collected could ...

Computerized Training System.

15 OCT 1976

Authors: GTE SYLVANIA INC NEEDHAM HEIGHTS MASS ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS GROUP-EASTERN DIV

This document reports the corrective actions taken by GTE Sylvania to correct problems uncovered during Phase III Testing of the CTS (Computerized Training System) at Ft. Gordon, Ga.

The Testing of a Regression Model for Predicting the Progression Index in Various Army Courses.

15 OCT 1976

Authors: John Leo Howlett; ARMY TRAINING SUPPORT CENTER FORT EUSTIS VA COMMUNICATIVE TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE

This study was designed to establish whether a relationship exists in Army training between the Electronics Aptitude Score (EL), the Surveillance and Communications Score (SC) the independent variables, and the progression index of student learning, the dependent variable. The study was also designed to develop a regression equation for the purpose of prediction of student actual training time based on the two scores, EL and SC. The results could then ...

Whittier Narrows Flood Control Basin Historic Resources Survey

15 OCT 1976

Authors: D. Lindsey; M. Schiesl; CALIFORNIA STATE UNIV LOS ANGELES DEPT OF HISTORY

This survey aims to locate, describe and evaluate the historic resources lying (1) within and adjacent to the Whittier Narrows Flood Control Basin and (2) along the banks of the Rio Hondo channel from Whittier Narrows Dam to its junction with the Los Angeles River and along the banks of that river to the Pacific Ocean at Long Beach. The purpose of this survey is fourfold: - (1) to locate ...

Head Trackable Wide Angle Visual System.

08 OCT 1976

Authors: John W. Herndon; DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON D C

The patent application relates to a human head trackable wide angle visual system which probes any given terrain constructed on a model board and causes selected image portions thereof to be projected on a trio of display sectors located on the inside surface of a spherical screen, with the view thereof being displayed thereon in accordance with control signals that are respectively portional to the turning of said head about ...

Neutrality, Unilateralism, and Coaltion: The US Strategic Experience, 1865-1918.

04 OCT 1976

Authors: James B. Agnew; Benjamin F. Cooling; ARMY WAR COLL STRATEGIC STUDIES INST CARLISLE BARRACKS PA

The evolution of US Strategic policy has involved as succession of transitory periods from the founding of the Republic to the present. The most profound change, fro virtual isolation to total international involvement, occurred between, 1865 and 1918. This memorandum analyzes the factors which influenced America's shift from neutrality through unilateralism into multinational alliances including the impact of economics and technology, the character of American society and politics, and the ...

Air Traffic Control Operator/Technician Career Ladder, AFSCs 272X0/A/B/C/D and 27290.

01 OCT 1976

Authors: AIR FORCE OCCUPATIONAL MEASUREMENT CENTER LACKLAND AFB TEX

This report concludes that: (1) Because of the wide variation in percent members from each AFSC and shredout group performing tasks related to the various STS paragraphs, consideration should be given to separating the 272X0 STS (covering AFSCs 272X0, 272X0A, 272X0B, and 272X0C) into separate STSs or subdividing the current STS into shredout sections; and (2) Consideration shoud also be given to changing basic course 3ABR27230. Currently, all personnel are ...

Feedback in Programmed Instruction and Text Material.

OCT 1976

Authors: Raymond W. Kulhavy; NAVY PERSONNEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER SAN DIEGO CALIF

Various feedback procedures are used in Navy training programs to facilitate learning processes. Unfortunately, the mechanisms responsible for such facilitation are frequently misunderstood. As a result, in both research and instructional development, feedback is often used inappropriately, thus neutralizing any positive effects it might have on student performance. The main purpose of this report is to review, analyze, and interpret results of studies performed on feedback processes, especially as they ...

On the Decision to be Assertive.

OCT 1976

Authors: Decky Fiedler; Lee Roy Beach; WASHINGTON UNIV SEATTLE DEPT OF PSYCHOLOGY

This study examines the applicability of an Expectancy/Decision model to assertiveness in a non-clinical population. Assertiveness has been researched extensively from the viewpoint of behavior theory which prescribes anxiety reduction and skill acquisition for the training of assertive behaviors. However, little has been done to investigate the reasons why assertive behavior might occur in one situation and not in another. The results of this study suggest that participants, irrespective of ...

Annotated Bibliography of the Air Force Human Resources Laboratory Technical Reports 1968 through 1975.

OCT 1976

Authors: Esther M. Barlow; Maria S. Christensen; AIR FORCE HUMAN RESOURCES LAB BROOKS AFB TEX

This annotated bibliography presents a listing of technical reports(1986 through 1975) dealing with personnel and training research conducted by the Air Force Human Resources Laboratory (AFHRL). AFHRL is charged with the planning and execution of USAF exploratory and advanced development programs for selection, motivation, training, retention, education, assignment, utilization, and career development of military personnel; also the composition of the personnel force and training equipment. This Laboratory also provides technical ...

Observations on the Use and Evaluation of ECII-LP Simulators for Aviation Training,

OCT 1976

Authors: Robert J. Biersner; CHIEF OF NAVAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING SUPPORT PENSACOLA FLA

An evaluation of the training effectiveness of ECII-LP simulators was undertaken using the participant-observer method. Comparisons were made between two aviation courses--pilot FAM which used the ECII-LPs to familiarize student pilots and instructor pilots with the T-2C aircraft, and NFO FAM which used transparencies, study guides, MTU's, and chalk boards to present familiarization training. As a result of this study the following recommendations are made: (1) Basic cockpit procedures training ...

The Relationship of Readability and Conceptual Level to Performance on a Navy Non-Resident Career Course.

OCT 1976

Authors: Robert J. Biersner; Robert E. Doucette; CHIEF OF NAVAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING SUPPORT PENSACOLA FLA

The relationships of readability (as measured by the Flesch and Kincaid formulas) and conceptual level (CL) to performance on study questions contained in the Non-Resident Career Course (NRCC) Hull Maintenance Technician 3 and 2, NAVEDTRA 91510 were analyzed. Two samples of study questions, a nonerror sample and an error sample, were drawn from this NRCC. The results show that readability between the nonerror and the error samples, or between the ...

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Form 5: High School Norming and Standardization.

OCT 1976

Authors: E. Robert Adkins; JWK INTERNATIONAL CORP ANNANDALE VA

Form 5 of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) was administered to over 35,000 male and female students in grade nine through twelve. The sample was selected to be representative of the students in the national high school population. Normative percentile tables were developed for each subtest and composite for each grade and sex.

The Role of Automated Training in Future Army Flight Simulators.

OCT 1976

Authors: Robert N. Isley; Edward J. Miller; HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH ORGANIZATION ALEXANDRIA VA

The purpose of Project ATRAIN has been to develop a model of automated training in Army simulated flight training. The model is intended to provide a description for simulator designers of the role of automated training in Army simulator training and to provide guidelines for the incorporation of automated training features in future simulator design. The emphasis throughout this study has been upon development of the model and the supporting ...

Initial Validation of REALTRAIN with Army Combat Units in Europe.

OCT 1976

Authors: R. T. Root; K. I. Epstein; F. H. Steinheiser; J. F. Hayes; S. E. Wood; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ARLINGTON VA

This report documents the results of an analysis of data collected during the implementation of a new method for small unit tactical training, known as REALTRAIN. The study was designed to measure the training effectiveness of the REALTRAIN method; to identify needs to refine REALTRAIN training techniques; and to assess the methodology used for unit evaluation. REALTRAIN exercises employ combat techniques to simulate weapons effects and weapons signatures. The REALTRAIN ...

'Intelligent' Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) Applications.

OCT 1976

Authors: John Seely Brown; Richard Burton; Johan DEKleer; Ned Benhaim; BOLT BERANEK AND NEWMAN INC CAMBRIDGE MASS

Interim work is documented describing efforts to modify computer techniques used to recognize and process English language requests to an instructional simulator. The conversion from a hand-coded to a table driven technique are described in detail. Other modifications to a simulation based computer assisted instruction program to allow a gaming situation to be used in the classroom are also documented, and a student protocol taken with this program is presented. ...

Reactive Learning Environment for Computer Assisted Electronics Instruction.

OCT 1976

Authors: John Seely Brown; Richard Rubinstein; Richard Burton; BOLT BERANEK AND NEWMAN INC CAMBRIDGE MASS

This report describes the development of several new computer based strategies for teaching troubleshooting principles to electronics technicians. The computer programs to implement these strategies were developed in part from software produced in previous contracts. The report documents an experiment in which those materials were presented to student technicians to determine their attitudes toward the techniques, and to determine whether the resulting training resulted in improvement of their technical skills. ...

Transfer and Use of Training Technology in Air Force Technical Training: A Model to Guide Training Development.

OCT 1976

Authors: Edgar M. Haverland; HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH ORGANIZATION ALEXANDRIA VA

The training development process was studied as it was applied in six different training development efforts in Air Force technical training settings over a period of eight months. A previously developed model for matching training approaches with training settings was revised, and suggestions were made for its use in training development efforts. A number of general comments on training development in Air Force technical training are included in the report. ...

Appraisal of Air Force Training Course Field Evaluation System.

OCT 1976

Authors: Roger Pennell; Dickie Harris; Jack Schwille; AIR FORCE HUMAN RESOURCES LAB BROOKS AFB TEX

This study was designed to develop an expanded methodology for analyzing field evaluation data, and to develop a set of recommendations for upgrading the viability of the field evaluation. Data from two field evaluation surveys were analyzed to identify meaningful clusters of tasks performed in the field. Fourteen task clusters were so identified in an inventory management sample, and eight in a materiel facilities sample. These clusters were found to ...

Investigation of Diagnostic, Error Detector, and Self-Taught Instructional Strategies for Flight Simulator programs.

OCT 1976

Authors: Dolores M. Tyler; Robert W. McFadden; Edward E. Eddowes; Robert R. Fuller; AIR FORCE HUMAN RESOURCES LAB BROOKS AFB TEX

This study investigated the use of three instructional strategies in the training of basic instrument flight maneuvers in a T-40 simulator under standard conditions and two levels of increased task loading. The three strategies investigated were: (a) diagnostic; (b) error detector; and (c) self-taught. Diagnostic instructors used immediate feedback through error analysis, the error detector instructor used limited feedback, and the self-taught group was instructed without the aid of any ...

Microcomputer Controlled, Interactive Testing Terminal Development.

OCT 1976

Authors: Paul J. Kirby; Edward M. Gardner; AIR FORCE HUMAN RESOURCES LAB BROOKS AFB TEX

The evolution of a self-contained test scoring terminal is presented. The rationale for the design is presented along with an evolutionary description of the requirements for the system. The sequence of software and hardware tools, which were developed in order to build the device, are also described in this report. The resulting device, which contains an imbedded microcomputer is functionally described and the testing strategies which it currently supports are ...

Transfer of Training and Skill Retention.

OCT 1976

Authors: Russell L. Leonard Jr.; George R. Wheaton; Frances P. Cohen; AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH WASHINGTON D C

To explore the relationship between retention of training content and transfer of that training to a criterion performance test, and to explore the impact of refresher training on transfer, a three-phase experiment was carried out over a 17-week period, utilizing 106 enlisted Army personnel divided into six groups. Training was provided by the Training Extension Course (TEC) materials on selection, maintenance, and use of hand grenades. Three groups were provided ...

Long-Term Retention of Flying Skills: A Review of the Literature

OCT 1976

94 pages

Authors: Wallace W. Prophet; ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF STUDIES AND ANALYSES (AIR FORCE) WASHINGTON DC COMMAND CONTROL AND RECON DIV

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Results of the review suggest that basic flight skills can be retained fairly well for extended periods of non-flying, but some decrement of concern does occur, particularly for instrument and procedural skills. Retraining of basic flying skills is judged not to be a major USAF problem, and much of the proficiency maintenance/retraining requirements can be met through the use of training devices and simulators. The review suggests, however, that little ...

Long-Term Retention of Flying Skills: An Annotated Bibliography

OCT 1976

144 pages

Authors: Wallace W. Prophet; HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH ORGANIZATION ALEXANDRIA VA

In support of USAF Saber Wings II study, a survey of the state of behavioral science knowledge with reference to long-term retention of flying skills was conducted. Various literature sources were surveyed, as well as selected agencies and knowledgeable individuals. Abstracts or annotated references are presented for 120 references. Literature is grouped as: flight skill retention studies; non-flight skill retention studies; miscellaneous aviation studies; and literature reviews and references. Abstract ...

Wumpus Advisor 1. A First Implementation of a Program That Tutors Logical and Probabilistic Reasoning Skills.

OCT 1976

Authors: James L. Stansfield; Brian P. Carr; Ira P. Goldstein; MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH CAMBRIDGE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LAB

The Wumpus Advisor program offers advice to a player involved in choosing the best move in a game for which competence in dealing with incomplete and uncertain knowledge is required. The design and implementation of the advisor explores a new paradigm in Computer Assisted Briefing, in which the performance of computer-based knowledge sources is greatly improved through the application of Artificial Intelligence techniques. This report describes the design of the ...

Rationality at the Brink: The Role of Cognitive Processes in Failures of Deterrence,

OCT 1976

Authors: Jack L. Snyder; RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CALIF

According to the scenarios imagined by most strategists, nuclear confrontation is a game involving a trade-off between two values. First, there is the value associated with the immediate issue of contention: e.g., in the Cuban missile crisis, maintaining U.S. prestige in the world arena; in the Berlin crisis, maintaining the credibility of U.S. commitments. Second, there is the value of minimizing the possibility that an unwanted general war could result ...

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Training Devices: Validation of the Predictive Model.

OCT 1976

Authors: George R. Wheaton; Andrew M. Rose; Paul W. Fingerman; Russell L. Leonard Jr.; G. Gary Boycan; AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH WASHINGTON D C

Two field experiments were performed, using training devices from the Armor Branch of Combat Arms, to provide empirical transfer data against which to validate a transfer of training model. Experiment 1 assessed the effectiveness of three Burst-on-Target (BOT) training devices for preparing AIT trainees to perform BOT on the 3A102B laser device. While some differences in the devices were noted, all proved to be reasonably effective trainers. Experiment 2 compared ...

Generative Computer-Assisted Instruction and Artificial Intelligence,

OCT 1976

Authors: Loraine T. Sinnott; EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE PRINCETON N J

This paper reviews the state-of-the-art in generative computer-assisted instruction and artificial intelligence. It divides relevant research into three areas of instructional modeling: models of the subject matter; models of the learner's state of knowledge; and models of teaching strategies. Within these areas, work sponsored by ARPA plays a prominent role in theoretical advances. ARPA sponsored research has concentrated both on the development of instructional systems teaching subjects like programming and ...

SAIL Tutorial.

OCT 1976

Authors: Nancy W. Smith; STANFORD UNIV CALIF DEPT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

This tutorial is designed for a beginning user of Sail, an ALGOL-like language for the PDP-10. The first part covers the basic statements and expressions of the language; remaining topics include macros, records, conditional compilation, and input/output. Detailed examples of Sail programming are included throughout, and only a minimum of programming background is assumed. (Author)

Design of Training Systems. Phase IV Report.

OCT 1976

Authors: Kenneth V. Branch; Larry R. Duffy; James D. Staley; Ronald E. Yanko; IBM CORP CAPE CANAVERAL FLA

This final report summarizes the functional analysis, design, and development activities associated with the Training Requirements Analysis Model (TRAM). It also includes final study data on the DOTS Utility Assessment conducted at TRAPAC, San Diego, CA. The major utility assessment information is included in TAEG Report 29, Program Maintenance Manual; TAEG Report 30, User's Guide; and TAEG Report 33, DOTS Utility Assessment. The Phase IV TRAM development began with a ...

Minority Market Study.

OCT 1976

Authors: James L. Ginter; John R. Goral; ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (MANPOWER AND RESERVE AFFAIRS) WASHINGTON D C

This is a study of the minority male youth enlistment market. Study gauges Black and Hispanic youth propensity to enlist and attitudes, awareness and perceptions of military service. (Author)

Coherent and Wideband Imaging Analysis Handbook.

OCT 1976

Authors: A. Moceyunas; R. Wallenberg; SYRACUSE RESEARCH CORP N Y

This workbook contains part of the material for a training course in coherent narrowband and wideband radar signal analysis for size and shape estimation. Topics covered: signal processing methods, rotational motion simulation and parameter estimation, radar image relationships, and model range data examples. (Author)

Development of an Evaluation Model and Training Program for the Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES): Phase I,

OCT 1976

Authors: Robert H. Sulzen ; Robert T. Root ; Kenneth I. Epstein; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ALEXANDRIA VA

In recent years the Army has improved tactical collective training through engagement simulation--through the simulation of weapons signatures and weapons effects and the realistic and credible assessment of casualties. Simple, but effective, low cost casualty assessment techniques have been successfully employed in conducting engagement simulation training up to the reinforced platoon level. In order to achieve tactical realism at higher unit levels, the development of a Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement ...

Associate Nominations in the U.S. Army Officer Training Environment: the Ranger Course

OCT 1976

Authors: R. G. Downey; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ALEXANDRIA VA

This report evaluates the effectiveness of associate ratings in the Ranger training course as an additional measure of career potential and to assess the feasibility of obtaining and using such evaluations in personnel management decisions.

Admission Scores of the USMA Class of 1980,

OCT 1976

Authors: John W. Houston; MILITARY ACADEMY WEST POINT NY OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH

The purpose of this report is to bring together, for research and information purposes, the summary statistics of the admission scores of the candidates and cadets--Class of 1980. The distributions of scores are shown for six (6) categories of candidates, including decliners and minority group members; and seven (7) categories of admitted cadets, including male cadets, female cadets, black cadets, other minorities, graduates of the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School, ...

An Assessment of Factors Influencing Gunnery Performance in an Army National Guard Armor Battalion,

OCT 1976

Authors: Edwin R. Smutz; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ALEXANDRIA VA

This report was prepared in response to a request by the Training Developments Branch of the Operations and Plans Division, TRADOC Combined Arms Test Activity (TCATA), Fort Hood, Texas. The report involves an assessment of the training program and gunnery performance of a National Guard Armor battalion and is intended as a first step in identifying ways to improve training in armor reserve units. Full utilization of the results will ...

Task Analyses of Three Selected Weapons Systems.

OCT 1976

Authors: Theodore R. Powers; Michael R. McCluskey; HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH ORGANIZATION ALEXANDRIA VA

This research is part of a broader program on simulation. Training simulators reduce demands on limited resources and promise greater efficiency in both training and testing; however, no experimental evidence has compared performance resulting from simulator vs. live-fire training. The overall objective of this project was to determine the contribution of live firing of large caliber weapons to weapons proficiency. This study conducted task analyses to identify the critical performance ...

Antitank Warfare Seminar Held in Washington, DC on 14-15 October 1976

OCT 76

Authors: TACTICAL WARFARE SIMULATION AND TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION ANALYSIS CENTER COLUMBU S OH

This document is a transcript of a conference held in Washington, D. C., October 14-15, 1976, with various members of the U.S. Armed Services and industry and Col. Hans-Ulrich Rudel, the most highly decorated member of the German Armed Services in World War II. Col. Rudel was a JU-87 Stuka Luftwaffe pilot, and his most notable achievement was the destruction of 519 Soviet tanks with his JU-87 'G' Stuka which ...

Prairie du Chien: A Historical Study

OCT 76

Authors: Edgar S. Oerichbauer; Joan E. Freeman; WISCONSIN STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MADISON

A literature and record search for locations of prehistoric and historic sites in the Prairie du Chien area was undertaken by the Wisconsin State Historical Society. A search was made to assess the cultural resources present on St. Friole Island and the adjacent mainland in the City of Prairie du Chien. The assessment was necessary because of Army Corps of Engineer plans to remove and relocate residents of the floodplain ...

Report on the Archaeological Aerial Survey of Lake Ashtabula, North Dakota

OCT 76

Authors: Richard A. Strachan; Kathleen A. Roetzel; MANKATO STATE UNIV MN MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY

The purpose of this report is to present the results of an archaeological aerial survey conducted at Lake Ashtabula, North Dakota. One goal of this project is to provide the Army Corps of Engineers with data on the location of archaeological information which may be effected by on-going erosion. A second goal is to test and present the results of specific remote- sensing techniques as applied to site location and ...

Vignettes of Military History. Volume 1

OCT 1976

67 pages

Authors: Richard J. Sommers; ARMY MILITARY HISTORY RESEARCH COLLECTION CARLISLE BARRACKS PA

This publication, "Vignettes of Military History," is the compendium of a series of individual papers started in 1974, which were published by the staff of the Military History Research Collection. The intent of the series is to show brief glimpses of the human side of military history to the soldier and civilian. The vignettes are meant to alert the reader to the rich texture of military history. Great commanders and ...

Aircraft Pneudraulic Repairman/Repair Technician Career Ladder, AFSC's 42132, 42152, 42172, and 42193 (Changed to AFSC 423X4 on 30 April 1976).

30 SEP 1976

Authors: AIR FORCE OCCUPATIONAL MEASUREMENT CENTER LACKLAND AFB TEX

This is a report of an occupational survey of the Aircraft Pneudraulic Repairman/Repair Technician career ladder, AFSCs 42132, 42152, 42172, and 42193 (new AFSC 423X4), conducted by the Occupational Survey Branch, USAF Occupational Measurement Center, from November 1975 through March 1976. The report describes: (1) Development and administration of the survey instrument; (2) summaries of tasks performed by airmen grouped by skill level, experience level, and similarity of tasks performed; ...