U.S. Naval Officers Of The Deck: Continuing Assessment Of The Measurement And Determinants Of Proficiency
Abstract
This research is a continuing analysis of Officer of the Deck (OOD) proficiency in the U.S. Navy. Data was analyzed from the Surface Warfare Officers School (SWOS) OOD simulator assessments conducted with 66 OODs in Newport, Rhode Island, from April 2019 to January 2020. Additionally, self-reported demographic and experience survey data was used, which was categorized into demographics, operational tempo, overall experience, and the recency of that experience. Summarizing the experience data, the author observed over 60% of an OODs time in the first tour is spent inport and total simulator hours are relatively low. The findings suggest that increasing simulator training during non-underway periods may be an area for improvement. Estimated multivariate regression models were used to determine if OOD performance is correlated with experience and recency of that experience. Several key variables are correlated with proficiency, but a low sample size prevents a conclusion that these relationships are statistically significant. Ultimately, continued research is needed to more accurately assess OOD performance factors, analyze long-term policy effects, and provide input into future policy making.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1114363
Entities
People
- Vincent M Salazar
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School