Cadet Training and Personality Metrics Longitudinally Predict Officer In-unit Performance: R = .37

Abstract

Using data collected from U.S. Army officers before commissioning, we used a longitudinal design to validate ROTC Cadet Order of Merit list (OML) scores and training metrics against supervisor ratings of officer performance that were obtained up to eight years later. Analyses documented the substantial predictive validity of the ROTC OML and training metrics, R = .33. Analyses also showed that the cadet personality measures are valid predictors of the subsequent supervisor ratings of officer performance, R = .28. The combined predictive validity of the ROTC cadet training and personality metrics against the officer performance ratings was substantial, R = .37. These results demonstrate the potential utility of using metrics collected from ROTC cadets to predict their subsequent performance as U.S. Army officers. The U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI) supported this research project.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2019
Accession Number
AD1081235

Entities

People

  • Justin Purl
  • Mark C. Young
  • Peter J. Legree
  • Robert N. Kilcullen

Organizations

  • U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Algorithms
  • Anthropology
  • Computations
  • Descriptive Analytics
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Research
  • Military Science
  • Military Training
  • Personality
  • Physical Fitness
  • Regression Analysis
  • Reserve Officer Training Corps
  • Social Sciences
  • Statistics
  • Supervisors
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.