Research on Combat Selection and Special Forces Manpower Problems - Status Report

Abstract

DCSPER has a requirement for research to improve the means of selecting and utilizing enlisted men who possess fighter potential, with a special view to limited or other future warfare. In addition, the Special Warfare Center has requested research assistance on attrition and utilization problems among Special Forces personnel. Research activity has dealt with the following problems: (1) Construction of experimental tests of personal factors associated with fighter potential; (2) Operational ratings as predictors of combat performance; (3) Feasibility of research on soldier performance under Far North conditions; (4) Psychological factors in Ranger Training; and (5) Human factors problems in Special Forces--selection and utilization.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1963
Accession Number
ADA079171

Entities

People

  • Rudolph G. Berkhouse

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army
  • Army Personnel
  • Attrition
  • Basic Training
  • Classification
  • Coefficients
  • Employment
  • Limited Warfare
  • Manpower
  • Manpower Utilization
  • Personnel Management
  • Recruiting
  • Special Forces
  • Trainees
  • Training
  • Volunteers
  • Warfare

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