DEVELOPMENT OF A METHODOLOGY FOR MEASURING INFANTRY PERFORMANCE IN DIGGING HASTY FIGHTING POSITIONS

Abstract

This report describes the work performed to develop a reliable method for measuring soldier performance in this task. Procedures were established for measuring performance in the task. Procedures were established for measuring performance in the excavation of a simulated foxhole and tested for reliability and sensitivity to differences in clothing and equipment using USAGETA Troops. Four possible test methods were evaluated and a modified test situation with an automatic data collection system is recommended for inclusion in an integrated field course to be evaluated as the next step in the research program. The method selected involves the prestressing of participants with three 100-yard dashes after which the times to excavate specified weights of earth are recorded.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0467159

Entities

People

  • Alin Gruber
  • George Denittis
  • Jack W. Dunlap
  • Jerrell L. Sanders
  • Virginia W. Perry

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Calibration
  • Cells
  • Combat Effectiveness
  • Excavation
  • Experimental Data
  • Gas Masks
  • Instrumentation
  • Load Cells
  • Measurement
  • Power Supplies
  • Protective Equipment
  • Schematic Diagrams
  • Statistical Tests
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Geodesy
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Materials Science