A Method for Developing a Criterion for Combat Performance of Naval Aviators

Abstract

Current Naval aviator selection and screening procedures are based on the individual's statistical probability of completing flight training and do not determine the capability of the student to adapt to an operational environment. The resultant failure of some student aviators to complete the advanced stages of training and the ineffective performance of others in operational missions have caused a considerable financial loss and a lessening of combat readiness. A critical incident study, using 30 aviators who have combat experience, indicates that there are 10 categories of behavior which characterize effective and ineffective Naval aviators. Procedures to identify these categories early in flight training are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0765679

Entities

People

  • Maurice D. Stanley Jr.

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Attrition
  • Biomedical Research
  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Readiness
  • Combat Support
  • Employment
  • Flight Training
  • Instructors
  • Military Pilots
  • Military Science
  • Navy
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Situational Awareness
  • Students

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Strategic Security Studies