GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

Contract for Manpower and Personnel Research and Studies II (COMPRS-II) Annual Report - Year Four

OCT 2002

53 pages

Authors: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

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This report documents and summarizes the activities of the first 4 years of a 5-year (1 base year and 4 option years) project to provide the U.S. Army Research Institute (ARI) non-personal, short- and medium-term scientific and technical support services in the solution of problems related to manpower and personnel. The program is referred to as the Contract for Manpower and Personnel Research and Studies II (COMPRS-II). HumRRO's primary responsibilities ...

Building and Retaining the Career Force: New Procedures for Accessing and Assigning Army Enlisted Personnel

MAR 96

349 pages

Authors: John P. Campbell; Lola M. Zook; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

The Career Force research project is the second phase of an Army program to develop a selection and classification system for enlisted personnel, based on expected future performance. In the first phase, Project A, a large and versatile database was collected from a representative sample of Military occupational Specialties (MOS) and used to (1) validate the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (AsVAB) and (2) develop and validate new predictor and ...

Occupational Analysis and Job Structures

FEB 96

174 pages

Authors: Mary A. Statman; Monica Gribben; Dick A. Harris; Gene R. Hoffman; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

The objective of this study was to review the major issues and trends in job family research and to develop a method for evaluating the quality of job cluster structures. The proposed cluster evaluation method consists of the following four components: (1) internal validation, (2) consistency analysis, (3) external comparisons and (4) validation against an external criterion. Four Army databases contining job analysis information were used to test the evaluation ...

DETERMINATION OF SELECTED COSTS OF FLIGHT AND SYNTHETIC FLIGHT TRAINING

APR 1970

45 pages

Authors: Oran B. Jolley; Paul W. Caro Jr; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

As part of an analysis of the value of synthetic training at the U.S. Army Aviation School, costs associated with the conduct of flight and synthetic training in the instrument phase of the Army's Officer/Warrant Officer Rotary Wing Aviator Course were identified and computed separately for each type of training. It was found that, for the factors considered, the hourly cost of flight training at the time of this study ...

STUDIES ON THE EFFICIENCY OF LEARNING BY LISTENING TO TIME-COMPRESSED SPEECH

FEB 1970

14 pages

Authors: Thomas G. Sticht; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

Two experiments were performed to determine whether using the time saved by the time-compression process to repeat or extend information presented by audio tapes would increase the amount learned by listening to rapid speech. Neither repeating nor extending information improved learning over that obtained by listening to uncompressed information for an equal amount of time. This was true for high and low mental aptitude subjects. The implication that more information ...

CRITICAL COMBAT PERFORMANCES, KNOWLEDGES, AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF THE INFANTRY RIFLE SQUAD LEADER: MACHINEGUN, 7.62-MM, M60.

AUG 1969

Authors: Frank L. Brown; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

The full text of this report is not available and therefore is not for sale. This information is provided for reference purposes only.

The paper sets forth the knowledges, skills, and performances required of the Infantry rifle squad leader to employ and supervise the usage of the M60 machinegun. (Author)

THE DEVELOPMENT OF CULTURAL SELF-AWARENESS: DESIGN OF A PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION

AUG 1969

14 pages

Authors: Alfred J. Kraemer; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

Design of a training process for developing cultural self-awareness-- awareness of the cultural nature of one's own cognitions--is described. Spontaneous interactions of Americans with foreigners in simulated on-the-job encounters are video-taped. Different behavioral manifestations of particular cognitions and their relation to American cultural premises and values are shown in sequences of video-taped excerpts used for training. The training is intended to enhance the effectiveness of U.S. personnel in overseas assignments. ...

REQUIREMENTS FOR ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

AUG 1969

13 pages

Authors: Joseph A. Olmstead; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

The requirements for leadership of complex organizations, present and future, are described. The changing performance demanded of military organizations, and the implications for developing leaders who will have the necessary capabilities are discussed. Since the performances required of military organizations are becoming more adaptive, the distinctive quality of future leadership will lie in ability to develop and guide responsive systems of decision and action. Developing of future leaders will require ...

CRITICAL COMBAT PERFORMANCES, KNOWLEDGES, AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF THE INFANTRY RIFLE PLATOON LEADER: CODE OF CONDUCT, EVASION, AND ESCAPE

15 JUL 1969

36 pages

Authors: Frank L. Brown; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

The document is one of a series of research by-products that details the critical skills, knowledges, and performances the infantry rifle platoon leader must possess for effective individual and unit combat performance. The overall goal of the research is to improve officer training in these critical combat skill areas necessary for effective leadership. This document concerns the critical skill requirements in the area of code of conduct, evasion, and escape. ...

CRITICAL COMBAT PERFORMANCES, KNOWLEDGES, AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF THE INFANTRY RIFLE SQUAD LEADER: PATROLLING.

JUL 1969

Authors: Fred K. Cleary; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

The paper covers the performances, knowledges, and skills necessary for the Infantry rifle squad leader to employ his squad effectively in the conduct of patrolling operations under all conditions of weather, terrain, and visibility in both counterguerrilla and non-counterguerrilla operations. (Author)

THE EFFECTS OF CHANGES IN TRANSITION FIRING UPON 'QUICK KILL'PROFICIENCY

JUL 1969

18 pages

Authors: Joseph A. Olmstead; T. O. Jacobs; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

This study determined the effects of modifications in 'Quick Kill' rifle training on the proficiency of trainees in Basic Combat Training in using Quick Kill techniques. It was concluded that (a) use of the temporary training rib on the rifle in Transition Firing produces superior results, (b) no significant loss in Quick Kill proficiency should result from reducing range and number of targets from three targets at 15, 30 and ...

PROGRESS REPORT ON HumRRO RESEARCH ON PROJECT 100,000

JUL 1969

21 pages

Authors: Howard H. McFann; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

This is a report on the progress of HumRRO activities associated with Project 100,000-Work Units SPECTRUM, APSTRAT, REALISTIC, UTILITY, and Technical Advisory Service. Preliminary findings are described, including certain background information concerning Project 100,000 personnel. Training factors, learning ability, literacy requirements, and on-the-job performance, are covered.

CRITICAL COMBAT PERFORMANCES, KNOWLEDGES, AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF THE INFANTRY RIFLE SQUAD LEADER: DEFENSIVE OPERATIONS.

JUN 1969

Authors: Frank L. Brown; George J. Magner; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

This paper sets forth the performances, knowledges, and skills required of the Infantry rifle platoon leader and his Infantry fire team leader to accomplish the mission of the rifle squad in defense and to adhere to the fundamentals of defense; to know and use standard terms and to apply logical troop-leading procedures when directing and supervising the rifle squad during defensive operations. (Author)

CRITICAL COMBAT PERFORMANCES, KNOWLEDGES, AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF THE INFANTRY RIFLE PLATOON LEADER. AIRMOBILE OPERATIONS,

JUN 1969

Authors: Frank L. Brown; Chester I. Christie; Hubert S. Shaw; Cecil P. Kimberling; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

The document is one of a series of research by-products that details the critical skills, knowledges, and performances the infantry rifle platoon leader must possess for effective individual and unit combat performance. The overall goal of the research is to improve officer training in these critical combat skill areas necessary for effective leadership. The document concerns the critical skill requirements in the area of airmobile operations.

A STUDY OF FACTORS INFLUENCING THE CHOICE OF ENLISTMENT OPTIONS.

JUN 1969

Authors: Albert L. Kubala; Harold E. Christensen; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

A study was made of various administrative and personnel factors in the recruiting process, such as recruiting policies, recruiter background, and geographical differences, that were felt to be related to the recruiting of men into enlistment options in technical occupational areas. Data were collected by questionnaire. (Author)

COLLECTED PAPERS PREPARED UNDER WORK UNIT SPANOCON: HUMAN FACTORS INFLUENCING SPAN OF CONTROL WITHIN MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS.

JUN 1969

Authors: Howard C. Olson; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

Contents: Simulation of the demands on leadership during combat; and Improvement in performance on a leadership game as a result of training in information handling.

A SURVEY OF SOLDIER OPINIONS ABOUT THE BAYONET IN THE U.S. ARMY.

JUN 1969

27 pages

Authors: James W. Dees; George J. Magner; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

The report presents the results of a survey conducted to determine the opinions of a sample of U.S. Army personnel regarding the present bayonet/knife. The survey indicated that the present weapon was considered to be a satisfactory bayonet but an unsatisfactory knife; bayonet training contributes to physical conditioning, and to the instilling of motivation and discipline, but other combative training could achieve the same or greater results. (Author)

ACQUISITION, RETENTION, AND RETRAINING: TRAINING CATEGORY IV PERSONNEL WITH LOW FIDELITY DEVICES.

JUN 1969

Authors: Douglas L. Grimsley; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

The report describes research on the effects of the degree of fidelity of training devices on acquisition, retention, and retraining of the ability of low mental aptitude personnel to perform as operators of a Nike-Hercules guided missile system. It also integrates new experimental findings with data from previous studies in this series. The report will be of interest to military personnel concerned with training and training devices, especially for procedural ...

PROJECT IMPACT: DESCRIPTION OF LEARNING AND PRESCRIPTION FOR INSTRUCTION,

JUN 1969

Authors: Robert J. Seidel; Judy G. Compton; Felix F. Kopstein; Richard D. Rosenblatt; Sally See; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

Project IMPACT, Instructional Model/Prototypes Attainable in Computerized Training, is a comprehensive advanced development project designed to produce an effective and economical computer-administered instruction system for the Army. In this paper, the rationale for conceptualizing the instructional process in a form implementable by computer is described. The Instructional Decision Model (IDM), the heart of the CAI system, is discussed. Major issues are summarized and expectations for future model development are projected. ...

DIMENSIONS OF TRAINING FOR OVERSEAS ASSIGNMENT.

JUN 1969

33 pages

Authors: Robert J. Foster; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

The report presents a conceptual framework for looking at the problem of training personnel for overseas assignment. Characteristics of the overseas situation that are relatively unique, prevalent, and likely to have a significant effect on performance are briefly described and classified. From this analysis two types of goals for training are formulated: Objectives in terms of kind of learning and objectives in terms of content. Within each, a conceptual breakdown ...

DECISIONS ABOUT DATA COLLECTION STRATEGIES,

JUN 1969

Authors: Eugene A. Cogan; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

'Pure' academic research rules on data collection do not apply directly to operations research. OR data collection should be viewed in terms of objective, cost, and effectiveness. For the model formulation objective, proper data strategies emphasize multiple views of the operating system to identify the 'relatednesses' to be depicted. For the objective of estimating parameters or testing predictions, bias, precision, and level of confidence of results are effectiveness concepts to ...

CRITICAL COMBAT PERFORMANCES, KNOWLEDGES, AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF THE INFANTRY RIFLE SQUAD LEADER: OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS.

26 MAY 1969

Authors: Fred K. Cleary; Henry E. Kelly; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

The paper is concerned with the performances, knowledges, and skills required of the Infantry rifle squad leader in planning and directing his squad's actions as part of the platoon in company offensive operations. (Author)

CRITICAL COMBAT PERFORMANCES, KNOWLEDGES, AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF THE INFANTRY RIFLE SQUAD LEADER: RETROGADE OPERATIONS.

07 MAY 1969

Authors: Fred K. Cleary; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

The paper covers the performances, knowledges, and skills required of the Infantry rifle squad leader to plan, prepare for, direct, and supervise his squad in any of the roles in which his parent platoon may be employed. (Author)

AUTOMATED LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM. A. INSTRUCTOR'S GUIDE.

01 MAY 1969

Authors: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

The material was prepared to provide guidance to U.S. Army Training Centers in the Army's implementation of the automated instruction portion of the Leader Preparation Program. (Author)

AUTOMATED LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM. B. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS.

01 MAY 1969

Authors: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

Contents: Automated instruction equipment provided by USALHRU; Automated instruction equipment you must secure; Suggested tape players and recorders; Modifications required on switching control unit, BP-1A; Modifications required on tape player; Modifications required on player programmer cable; Modifications required on film strip projector; System check-out; Programmer--circuitry and problems; and How to use external speaker.

LEADER PREPARATION PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION PACKAGE. OVERVIEW OF LEADERSHIP PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT UNDER TASK NCO. TAB D--LESSON PLAN GUIDES FOR TECHNICAL CLASSES IN LEADER PREPARATION COURSE.

01 MAY 1969

Authors: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

The document, the fourth is a 6 volume series, contains lesson plans for military operations involving telephone and radio systems, weapons, and tactics.

LEADER PREPARATION PROGRAM INPLEMENTATION PACKAGE. OVERVIEW OF LEADERSHIP PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT UNDER TASK NCO. TAB B--ORIENTATION AND IMPLEMENTATION MATERIALS FOR LEADERSHIP PREPARATION COURSE.

01 MAY 1969

Authors: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

Contents: Resume of task NCO; Briefing on NCO leader preparation course; Synopsis of three films; Program of instruction for leadership committee; and Proposed schedule for leadership preparation committeeman course.

LEADER PREPARATION PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION PACKAGE. OVERVIEW OF LEADERSHIP PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT UNDER TASK NCO. TAB A--DESCRIPTION OF THE LEADERSHIP PREPARATION COURSE,

01 MAY 1969

Authors: Paul D. Hood; Franklyn J. Michaelson; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

The document is the first volume of a 6 volume series prepared to provide guidance and assistance to U.S. Army training of noncommissioned officers.

LEADER PREPARATION PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION PACKAGE. OVERVIEW OF LEADERSHIP PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT UNDER TASK NCO. TAB F-LEADER SELECTION AND ASSESSMENT MATERIALS.

01 MAY 1969

Authors: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

The document covers guidelines which will provide the AIT company commander with information to assist him in the proper assignment and utilization of graduates of the leader preparation course. (Author)

LEADER PREPARATION PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION PACKAGE. OVERVIEW OF LEADERSHIP PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT UNDER TASK NCO. TAB E--INFORMATION BOOKLETS AND GUIDES FOR STUDENTS OF LEADER PREPARATION COURSE.

01 MAY 1969

Authors: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

The document, fifth in a 6 volume series, is devoted to the special training of non-commissioned officer candidates who have shown leadership abilities.

LEADER PREPARATION PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION PACKAGE. OVERVIEW OF LEADERSHIP PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT UNDER TASK NCO. TAB C--CONTENTS OF LEADER PREPARATION PACKAGE AND GUIDES FOR LEADER TRAINING PROGRAM.

01 MAY 1969

Authors: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

The document, the third volume of a 6 volume series, outlines the training schedule, course organization, field exercises, and lesson plans for an Army program of leadership training for noncommissioned officers.

APTITUDE LEVEL AND THE ACQUISITION OF SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGES IN A VARIETY OF MILITARY TRAINING TASKS

MAY 1969

61 pages

Authors: Wayne L. Fox; John E. Taylor; John S. Caylor; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

To assess the effects of wide differences in aptitude on the acquisition of military knowledges and skills, a sample of 183 Army recruits was divided into three maximally distant aptitude groups on the basis of their AFQT scores: High aptitude, AFQT 90-99; Middle aptitude, AFQT 45-55; Low aptitude, AFQT 10-21. Each recruit was individually trained to a performance criterion in differing combinations of a battery of eight tasks representative of ...

A PICTORIAL PROGRAM FOR THE STARLIGHT SCOPE,

MAY 1969

Authors: Richard J. D. Frank; William N. Gipe; William L. Warnick; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

The document presents a pictorial program of instruction for the operational tasks required for the Starlight Scope. (Author)

THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING AND IMPROVING COURSE CONTENT FOR MILITARY TECHNICAL TRAINING

MAY 1969

77 pages

Authors: Harold G. Hunter; J. Daniel Lyons; Eugene F. MacCaslin; Jr. Smith Robert G.; Harold Wagner; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

Curriculum development procedures in use as of 1966 for first- enlistment technical training in the Army, Navy, and Air Force are analyzed. A model process for training curriculum development was defined from training research findings and practices: (a) Analyze the system, (b) develop task inventories, (c) develop a job model, (d) analyze its tasks, (e) derive training objectives, (f) develop the training program, and (g) monitor the trained product and ...

THE EFFECTS OF SLEEP DEPRIVATION ON PERFORMANCE OVER A 48-HOUR PERIOD.

MAY 1969

36 pages

Authors: Eugene H. Drucker; L. Dennis Cannon; J. Roger Ware; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

An experiment was conducted to determine, for extended periods of work, the effects of (a) working for 48 hours without sleep on the efficiency of the work done, (b) starting work periods at night compared with starting in the morning, and (c) rotating jobs. Two-man teams performed a driving task and a target detection task; a control group performed the same tasks, but with provisions for sleep. Results indicate that ...

SIMULATING INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION THROUGH ROLE-PLAYING

MAY 1969

65 pages

Authors: Edward C. Stewart; Jack Danielian; Robert J. Foster; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

The report describes the design and development of training to increase cultural awareness. Significant aspects of intercultural interaction were simulated in a series of role-playing exercises. Typical American values and assumptions were demonstrably elicited from a trainee as he interacted with a 'foreign' auxiliary. The auxiliary was trained to reflect a mirror image of American values and assumptions judged important to overseas performance. These values and assumptions were derived from ...

BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES AND INDIVIDUALIZATION OF INSTRUCTION,

MAY 1969

Authors: William H. Melching; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

Implementation of a strong movement in education today toward individualization of instruction can be facilitated by a systems approach, sometimes referred to as 'The New Technology.' The careful delineation of a set of behavioral objectives as an early step is required. The ability to specify objectives is deemed especially critical for the college instructor. In fact, it is contended that a partial solution to the frustrations voiced by today's student ...

FACTORS IN PREDICTING ARMY AVIATOR PERFORMANCE: BIRTH ORDER AND PARTICIPATION IN DANGEROUS SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES,

MAY 1969

Authors: Peter R. Prunkl; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

From previous research it was hypothesized that firstborns would tend to avoid the potential dangers of Army aviation, but that firstborn-volunteers would not differ from later-born volunteers in terms of previous participation in dangerous sports and activities. Data were used from the Background Activities Inventory of 395 aviation warrant officer trainees, to test for birth-order effect by comparing first- and second-borns from the same-size families. Although there were significantly more ...

ATTITUDES AS PREDICTORS OF RETENTION FOR ARMY PILOTS,

MAY 1969

Authors: H. Alton Boyd Jr.; Wiley R. Boyles; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

A questionnaire mailed worldwide to U. S. Army aviation warrant officers asked questions concerning career intentions, systems of values, attitudes, and reasons for pursuing civilian or military careers. Selected items from the questionnaires of a number who had already made career decisions were scored, and the scores were used to generate regression coefficients to predict the career decisions of other subjects. More accurate prediction was achieved for those departing the ...

MEASURES OF REACTION TO THREAT OF PHYSICAL HARM AS PREDICTORS OF PERFORMANCE IN MILITARY AVIATION TRAINING,

MAY 1969

Authors: Wiley R. Boyles; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

Data from subjective reports, objective performance measures, and physiological studies indicate that flight training per se places a great deal of stress on the trainee. In military flight training additional stresses are involved that may markedly increase the importance of reaction to threat of physical harm. The paper reports effort to develop measures of reaction to physical harm threat and measures of change in confidence in ability to cope with ...

OFFICER TRAINING RESEARCH AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE TRAINING

MAY 1969

14 pages

Authors: Edgar M. Haverland; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

A pragmatic approach to the problem of training military supervisors of technical personnel is suggested for executive training. In the end-product system performance point of view, the job is defined and structured by detailed task descriptions. Training involves the statement of precise and specific objectives.

SLOW FRONTO-OCCIPITAL POTENTIALS, MENTAL CATEGORY, AND LABORATORY PERFORMANCE,

MAY 1969

Authors: Robert D. McDonald; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

Physiological measures as independent indexes and predictors of attention-demanding performance are examined. Laboratory performance tasks were individually administered to pre-basic combat trainees selected on the basis of Armed Forces qualification battery (AFQT) classification. Assignment to tasks was representative with respect to mental category. Concurrent with performance on some of these tasks, slow biopotentials (mv) were recorded from the frontal and occipital emissary vein distributions on the midline scalp and were ...

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ARMY RECRUIT CHARACTERISTICS AND FIRST TOUR PERFORMANCE.

APR 1969

Authors: John S. Caylor; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

A follow-up study of recruits, whose adaptation to the Army was initially studied in Basic Combat Training in October-December 1961, was conducted to determine their performance subsequent to BCT and their degree of success in the Army in relationship to recruit characteristics observed during BCT. Administrative data were collected by means of questionnaires completed at the time of their termination in 1963 and 1964. Early Army performance (BCT proficiency and ...

RESEARCH IN ARMY TRAINING: PRESENT AND FUTURE

APR 1969

14 pages

Authors: Meredith P. Crawford; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

The paper shows the method of application of proven research procedures to Army training and illustrates the usefulness of research techniques in making training more effective and efficient. Objective measurements of soldier proficiency in common military skills and knowledge are described.

A THREE-HOUR PERFORMANCE TEST TO EVALUATE JOB EFFECTIVENESS OF ARMY RADAR MECHANICS,

APR 1969

Authors: James E. Whipple; Robert D. Baldwin; Robert F. Mager; Robert Vineberg; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

A test of job effectiveness was developed for a complex fire control M33 radar system used by the Army for directing antiaircraft fire. The test was conducted on the equipment and measured a mechanic's ability to keep his set operating at optimal level and to return it to operational level after a malfunction developed. The test was administered to both experienced and inexperienced mechanics, and appeared to be a satisfactory ...

COLLECTED PAPERS PREPARED UNDER WORK UNIT CAREER: THE ARMY AS A CAREER FOR EXISTING AND POTENTIAL QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

APR 1969

Authors: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

Research in the area of developing specific measures for increasing the attractiveness of Army careers and for improving the retention of high caliber personnel, with particular emphasis on careers in the combat and 'hard' skills, is reported. (Author)

CRITICAL COMBAT PERFORMANCES, KNOWLEDGES, AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF THE INFANTRY RIFLE PLATOON LEADER: INFRARED WEAPONSIGHT AND IMAGE INTENSIFICATION DEVICES,

27 MAR 1969

Authors: Frank L. Brown; John D. Loomis; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

CRITICAL COMBAT PERFORMANCES, KNOWLEDGES, AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF THE INFANTRY RIFLE SQUAD LEADER: MINES, ANTITANK AND ANTIPERSONNEL, AND WARNING AND ILLUMINATING DEVICES.

26 MAR 1969

Authors: Fred K. Cleary; Theodore R. Powers; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

The paper deals with the employment of mines as obstacles and sets forth the performances, knowledges, and skills required of the Infantry rifle squad leader to educate, train, and practice his men in applying landmine warfare techniques and to plan, prepare for, direct, and supervise their performance of the various tasks they may be assigned when part of a mine laying unit. It covers, also, the same factors as they ...

CRITICAL COMBAT PERFORMANCES, KNOWLEDGES, AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF THE INFANTRY RIFLE SQUAD LEADER: SQUAD FORMATIONS, BATTLE DRILL, AND ELEMENTARY FIRE AND MANEUVER.

MAR 1969

Authors: Fred K. Cleary; Herbert Thompson; Arthur J. DeLuca; George J. Magner; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

The paper covers standard squad combat formations, the use of fire and maneuver/fire and movement, and the use of standard and nonstandard battle drill. (Author)

Critical Combat Performances, Knowledges, and Skills Required of the Infantry Rifle Squad Leader: Use of Indirect Supporting Fires.

MAR 1969

Authors: Frank L. Brown; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

The paper covers the knowledges, skills, and performances required of the Infantry rifle squad leader to detect, locate, and identify targets suitable for engagement with mortar and artillery fires. (Author)