Retention of Soldiering Skills: Review of Recent ARI Research

Abstract

Sixteen research studies on the acquisition and retention of Army tasks and skills were reviewed. The findings of these studies were synthesized to determine what is known about how soldiers maintain or lose skill proficiency over time. Some factors associated with training approaches, the nature of soldiering tasks, and individual soldier differences were identified as influencing the retention and loss of skills. The variables investigated in these studies and the experimental procedures used will guide the development and execution of a current research study aimed at developing a practicable method for Army commanders to assess and maintain skill proficiency in units.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA119307

Entities

People

  • Andrew M. Rose
  • Daniel B. Felker
  • Donald H. Mclaughlin
  • Joseph D. Hagman

Organizations

  • American Institutes for Research

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Army Training
  • Artillery
  • Attrition
  • Grenade Launchers
  • Materials
  • Military Education
  • Military Research
  • Military Science
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Students
  • Task Performance And Analysis
  • Time Intervals
  • Trainees
  • Training
  • Warfare

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  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.