PREDICTED SUCCESS OF LOW-APTITUDE AIRMEN

Abstract

This study examines the performance characteristics of a group of low-aptitude airmen who entered the Air Force during the first 6 months of 1956 and who either completed successfully a 4-year enlistment or were discharged for unsuitability or nonadvancement. It was found that a brief composite of aptitude tests and preservice educational level differentiated the successes from the failures quite well. When it is necessary to recruit from low-aptitude airmen, the additional screening would select those most likely to be of value to the Air Force. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0290545

Entities

People

  • Eli S. Flyer
  • Mary Agnes Gordon

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Composite Materials
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Psychological Tests
  • Recruiting
  • Recruits

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Naval Personnel Management
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.