CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SUBMARINE LINE OFFICER I. A FACTOR ANALYTICAL STUDY OF THE OFFICER CANDIDATE FOR THE SUBMARINE SERVICE

Abstract

The goals of the study were twofold: (1) to identify the trait configurations characterizing the different types of officers who volunteer for the Submarine Service; and (2) to investigate differences in performance of the officers making up each group identified in this manner. Thirty-five items of data, including aptitude and personality tests, section leader ratings and grades in Submarine School were obtained from a sample of 150 officers. A centroid factor analysis delineated five factors, labeled: F1 - Trait Configuration of an Ideal Submarine Officer Candidate; F2 - General Temperament Dimension; F3 - Special Aptitudes; F4 - Politico-Economic Interests, and F5 - Focused Theoretical Interests. Only those officers who obtain high scores in F1 and F3 receive comparably high grades in Basic Submarine School. A detailed discussion of the structure of each factor is presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 12, 1970
Accession Number
AD0708029

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  • Benjamin B. Weybrew

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  • Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory

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  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

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  • Psychological Tests
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