Selection and Training for Small Independent Action Forces: System Analysis and Development of Early Training

Abstract

This report describes the analysis of Small Independent Action Forces (SIAF) operational requirements, the identification of job-relevant activities of SIAF personnel, and the development of training for certain Identified Critical Areas. The latter are Land Navigation; Delivery of Indirect and Aerial Fire Support; Human Maintenance and Survival; Use of Camouflage, Cover, Concealment, and Stealth; Tracking; and Communications. The research was performed during the first phase of a project whose objective is the development of procedures for selecting and training SIAF personnel. The analysis has provided points of departure for the development of knowledges and skills, performance standards, and selection and training procedures, which are described herein.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0875453

Entities

People

  • Joseph A. Olmstead
  • Theodore R. Powers

Organizations

  • Human Resources Research Organization

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Employment
  • Fire Support
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Land Navigation
  • Military Science
  • Military Training
  • Navigation
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Standards
  • Students
  • Systems Engineering
  • Training
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.