Research to Identify Potential NCO Leaders,

Abstract

DCSPER has a requirement for means of selecting from among enlisted trainees those with the greatest likelihood of developing the combat leadership abilities needed for NCO assignment. A battery of experimental selection tests has been developed and administered to a sample of 400 enlisted men beginning basic training. Criterion ratings of leadership performance in AIT and on the job have been collected. Data are being analyzed to derive screening techniques for identifying at entrance into the Army men possessing potential for combat leadership. Peer ratings (5th-week BCT) were evaluated for stability of the scores. Ratings in 15-man groups were highly consistent over 4 to 16 weeks, whether the men were in stable groups and rated by the same men a second time or in changing groups and rated by different men. Peer ratings were more reliable than cadre ratings in either intact or reorganized groups. The feasibility of simplified methods of obtaining peer ratings was investigated. Both the Army Personnel Rating Machine (automated) and the Army Rating Punch Card (manual) gave definite indication of practicability. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1964
Accession Number
ADA079173

Entities

People

  • Francis F. Medland

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Personnel
  • Army Training
  • Basic Training
  • Data Processing
  • English Language
  • Group Processes (Social Psychology)
  • Language
  • Leadership
  • Machines
  • Peer Groups
  • Personnel Management
  • Ratings
  • Spanish Language
  • Standby Equipment
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Trainees
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

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  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.
  • Systems Analysis and Design