ASVAB Validation Technical Report: Aviation Structural Mechanic (AM) Rating

Abstract

The Navy uses scores from the tests in the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) to classify Sailors into occupations, or ratings.The possible selection composites may be re-evaluated when tasks done by those in the rating change, or when rating training changes, or when there are concerns about the validity of the composites. This report presents a study of the selection criteria for the Aviation Structural Mechanic(AM) rating. The study was undertaken to evaluate the validity of the selection composites as they had not been re-evaluated for several years, but analyses showed that validity remained high for the chosen composites and no change was needed. However, while not changing the composites themselves, the decision was made to reduce the line scores required in order to allow more to qualify for the training, with the knowledge that academic setback rates during training might increase but the percentage who graduate training was not expected to decrease. The data analyzed and the processes used to determine the most valid selection composites are described.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 17, 2023
Accession Number
AD1201377

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  • Zannette A. Uriell

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