The Unit-Conduct of Fire Trainer (U-COFT) as a Medium for Assessing Gunner Proficiency: Test Reliability and Utility

Abstract

A device-mediated M1 tank gunnery test was developed for administration on the Unit-Conduct of Fire Trainer (U-COFT). The purpose of the research was to examine the reliability of the test, and to assess the utility of the test for estimating gunners' proficiency independently of the Tank Commander's (TC) contribution. The reliability of six of nine U-COFT measures exceeded .70. The Gunners' hit rates were found to be heavily influenced by the TCs' performance, including the TCs' ability to train. The results show that the TC performance must be stabilized if the U-COFT tests are to be used to assess Gunners' performance alone. Recommendations were made as to how the U-COFT could be efficiently used in units as a training and testing device.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA169196

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  • Scott E. Graham

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  • U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Accuracy
  • Control Systems
  • Cost Effectiveness
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  • Fire Control Systems
  • High Reliability
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  • Performance Tests
  • Regression Analysis
  • Reliability
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
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  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training Devices
  • Weapons

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