A Critical Evaluation of the Competition System at the United States Air Force Academy in 1980.

Abstract

This report summarizes the findings of a committe formed by the USAF Academy Commandant of Cadets to study competition at the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1980. After first examining competition in theoretical terms, all competitive activites at the Academy are catalogued. The climate of competition which existed at the Air Force Academy at that time is also explored through interviews conducted with cadets. An analysis of expected out comes and stated goals for the competition system is discussed. Finally, conclusions and recommendations are offered for policy implementation and future studies. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA171481

Entities

People

  • Frank R. Wood
  • John P. Flannery

Organizations

  • United States Air Force Academy

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Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Attrition
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Classification
  • Instructors
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Training
  • Personality
  • Psychological Phenomena And Processes
  • Psychology
  • Recognition
  • Security
  • Service Academies
  • Students
  • Teamwork
  • United States
  • United States Air Force Academy

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