The Gideon Criterion: The Effects of Selection Criteria on Soldier Capabilities and Battle Results

Abstract

This paper addresses the relationship between mental aptitude of individual tank crewmen and tank crew gunnery performance. Additionally, the study uses combat simulation to establish correlations between battle results and individual tank crewmen mental aptitude. The findings suggest a strong relationship between soldier mental aptitude and battle results and highlight the need for the U.S. Army to recruit high-quality personnel.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA127975

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  • John R. Wallace

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Analysis Of Variance
  • Combat Effectiveness
  • Combat Simulations
  • Data Science
  • Data Sets
  • Databases
  • Education
  • Experimental Design
  • Guns
  • Information Science
  • Observation
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Simulations
  • Statistics
  • Training
  • War Games
  • Weapons

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  • Military Science
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.