A Function Level Commonality Analysis of the F-4/F-14 NFO Positions,
Abstract
The introduction of the F-14, the Navy's newest fighter, into the fleet creates an additional demand on the fighter Naval Flight Officer (NFO) training pipeline. In an attempt to define this demand, this study compares the F-14 with the F-4 in terms of the operational functions required of the NFO in each aircraft. Using NFO advisors, and F-14 and F-4 publications, a Function Description Inventory (FDI) was created. The FDI consisted of the various tasks, duties, and roles comprising the operational functions of the NFO on either or both aircraft. NFOs familiar with both aircraft rated the tasks on three dimensions: Proportion of Time and Effort (P), Importance (I), and Complexity (C). These ratings were then used as a basis for discussion of the differences in NFO operational functions between the two aircraft. A majority of the tasks were rated the same for both the F-4 and F-14 on the P and I dimensions. Important exceptions to this trend are found in the roles of Sensor Manager and Tactician. Eighteen per cent of the total tasks were rated as unique to the F- 14, with a majority of these tasks being found in the roles of Sensor Manager and Weapons Manager. In terms of the C dimension, 26% of the tasks were rated as increasing in difficulty in the F-14, 44% were rated similar and 13% were rated as decreasing. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0907147
Entities
People
- Jack B. Shelnutt
- Richard H. Shannon
Organizations
- Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory