Application of Key Position Analysis to the Advanced Field Artillery System (AFAS)
Abstract
This project applied the Key Position Analysis (KPA) methodology to the position of chief of section for the Advanced Field Artillery System (AFAS). The goal was to determine if new aptitudes or skills will be required by the section chief because of the changing role of that position in the AFAS. A series of scenarios were developed to established the responsibilities required of the section chief during operations of the system under the dispersed battlefield concept. Appropriate responses were developed for each scenario from Army Training and Evaluation Program (ARTEP) task and other sources. Knowledge, skill, ability, and physical (KSAP) requirements were specified based on Military Occupational, Speciality (MOS) requirements for soldiers who now perform those or similar tasks. The requirements were analyzed to recommend the appropriate MOS and grade level for the AFAS section chief. The recommendation was that the same MOS and grade currently assigned to section chief of the M109A2/A3 Self-propelled Howitzer, 13B30, be assigned to the Section Chief of the AFAS. However, the persons in the position will require training decision making. Keywords: Key position analysis; Section chief; MANPRINT; Advanced field artillery system(AFAS); Job requirements; MOS 13B.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA211341
Entities
People
- David J. Klaus
- Kelly J. Niernberger
- Richard E. Maisano
Organizations
- U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences