Air Force Officer Training School Selection System Validation

Abstract

The present effort examined the selection process used for Air Force Officer Training School (OTS) candidates, with a view toward identifying and validating the component variables. In addition, the predictive validity of an experimental OTS selection algorithm was examined. Variables which were most highly related to selection decisions were examined for their relation to measures of performance in training and on the job. Criterion measures included: performance in OTS (instructor evaluations, final grade, completion, distinguished graduate); technical training school final grade; completion of Undergraduate Pilot Training; completion of Undergraduate Navigator Training; Officer Effectiveness Report ratings; and experimental measures of performance, motivation, and potential for career progression. Keywords: Personnel selection; Officer selection; Selection validation; Training; Performance(Human).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA225245

Entities

People

  • Douglas K. Cowan
  • Linda E. Barrett
  • Toni G. Wegner

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Algorithms
  • Computer Science
  • Databases
  • Flight Training
  • Instructors
  • Management Personnel
  • Mathematics
  • Military Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Personnel Selection
  • Pilots
  • Recruiting
  • Regression Analysis
  • Schools
  • Students
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.