The Air Force Training Decisions System: Modeling Job and Training Flows

Abstract

The Training Decisions System (TDS) uses information about clusters of related tasks (Task Training Modules or TTMs), a dynamic model of specialty job flows and training programs, and data on unit training capacities and costs, to compare job and training options. In the prototype TDS development, graphic and mathematical models of four Air Force specialties and several alternative Utilization and Training (U&T) Patterns were created. Managers preferences for the various alternatives were collected through a survey questionnaire. Results were highly favorable; analysis indicated a high degree of agreement among raters. A post hoc analysis suggested some systematic differences of opinion among subgroups of raters. Managers evaluated the project very favorably and indicated the models had successfully captured and communicated the U&T Patterns of the four occupations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA198850

Entities

People

  • Daniel L. Collins
  • David S. Vaughan
  • Jimmy L. Mitchell
  • Jose M. Hernandez
  • Robert M. Yadrick

Organizations

  • McDonnell Douglas

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Force Training
  • Computers
  • Contracts
  • High Reliability
  • Human Resources
  • Human-Machine Interaction
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Inertial Navigation Systems
  • Mathematical Models
  • Military Education
  • Military Training
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Training

Readers

  • Occupational Health and Safety.
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.