The Causes of Attrition in Initial Entry Rotary Wing Training

Abstract

In recent years Initial Entry Rotary Wing Training (IERW) has had a relatively high attrition (washout) rate. While current figures show a reduction in the rate, losses still represent a large dollar investment in the student in training and in allocated but unused resources when the student washes out or resigns. In addition, setbacks, some of whom eventually wash out, add to training costs. A study of the causes of washouts and setbacks which identifies factors not currently incorporated in student selection and recruitment would provide the basis for improving student input. This improvement would increase throughput and reduce training cost per graduate. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA075468

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  • Reid P. Joyce
  • Robert L. Mcmullen
  • Thomas K. Elliott

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  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

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  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Applied Psychology
  • Army Aviation
  • Attrition
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  • Families (Human)
  • Flight Training
  • Health Services
  • Instructors
  • Military Research
  • Personnel Management
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Psychological Tests
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