Literacy Skills and Requirements in Air Force Career Ladders.

Abstract

In a previous study (Mockovak, 1974b), a methodology for estimating the reading demands of training literature, as well as the average reading ability of groups of airmen, was demonstrated in five technical training areas. The methodology was designed to be objective, inexpensive, not overly time consuming, and simple enough to be accomplished by Air Force subject matter experts. In the present study, this methodology was applied to 56 career ladders by Air Force subject matter experts in an effort to determine: (1) the reading demands of different career ladders, (2) the average reading grade level of personnel in those ladders, and (3) the reading demands of different training materials (CDCs, TOs, and resident training literature).

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA008770

Entities

People

  • William P. Mockovak

Organizations

  • Brooks Air Force Base

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Education
  • Literacy
  • Literature
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • Military Personnel
  • Students
  • Test Methods
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Occupational Health and Safety.