ESTIMATING THE QUALITY OF AIR FORCE VOLUNTEERS,

Abstract

The description is given of an analytical model of airmen supply in the context of occupational choice. The model is used to examine the distribution of volunteers in terms of the Armed forces qualification test scores of new airmen over time. By considering the manner in which the Air Force creams the volunteer population to obtain its recruits, the model can be used to explain the variation in the quality of recruits under different situations. It provides the Air Force with a device for controlling enlistee quality, and underscores the validity of the creaming process. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0713704

Entities

People

  • A. A. Cook Jr.
  • J. P. White

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Military Forces (United States)
  • Qualifications
  • Volunteers

Readers

  • Naval Personnel Management
  • Systems Analysis and Design