Alternative Measures of Rifle Skills
Abstract
This Job Performance Measurement (JPM) study answered the following questions: (1) How similar are the abilities to hit stationary targets (measured by HMF known-distance (KD) requalification scores) and to hit pop-up targets (measured by JPM pop-up target scores)? (2) Is there room for a new test to enhance the usefulness of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) in infantry selection? (3) To what extent are computerized video-firing tests reliable and valid? To what extent do they yield results similar to KD target scores and pop-up target scores? (4) Are there practice effects associated with use of computerized video-firing tests that might invalidate use of a video test as a surrogate measure of rifle-firing skill? (5) Can potential noncomputer surrogates of rifle-firing skills, such as proficiency marks, training GPA, or job-knowledge tests, yield results similar to a HOPT? In conclusion, rifle firing is a more context-specific skill than previously thought. Current Marine Corps efforts to develop tests of ability to hit pop-up targets are important. Only greater attention to the specifics of rifle firing skill and practice effects will yield alternative measures that should be used in conjunction with ASVAB.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA233832
Entities
People
- Neil B. Carey
Organizations
- Center for Naval Analyses