Predicting Performance of M1 Gunners
Abstract
This research was designed to evaluate a battery of M1 gunner performance prediction tests. Specifically, the work sought to (1) determine the relationship between hands-on job sample tests and computerized counterparts, (2) ascertain how these relate to Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery- based ability measures, and (3) determine how the tests relate to tank gunnery measures. Data were obtained for 123 M1 tank gunners from 4 battalions. Composite scores were derived for five hands-on predictor tasks: (1) tank engagement, (2) snakeboard tracking, (3) computer panel enter/check data, (4) computer tank engagement, and (5) computer tracking. Data were also obtained on a motivation inventory, the Armed Forces Qualification Test, and the Pattern Analysis subtest of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, Forms 6/7. Criterion data included supervisor ratings and Table VIII annual gunnery scores. Results for the target engagement test suggested that this task might be successfully computerized. Performance on M1 Computer Panel Tests was found to relate to the Armed Forces Qualification Test. While no relationships for supervisor ratings and Table VIII day scores and predictor tests were observed, some hands-on measures were seen to correlate with Table VIII night scores.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA176649
Entities
People
- Barbara A. Black
- Karen J. Mitchell
Organizations
- U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences