Field Test of a Computer-Driven Tool to Measure Psychological Characteristics of Aircrew

Abstract

Twenty-eight (80%) subjects from a squadron of 36 F-16 pilots voluntarily participated in a newly developed anonymous, self-administered, computerized testing protocol. The test battery consisted of two 2.5-hour blocks that measured personality (MMPI-2), cognitive capacity (MAB), crew coordination skills (PCI), and potential psychiatric diagnoses (C-DIS); it also gathered demographic information. A peer rating survey gathered information about the squadron's top performers and their personal qualities. This pilot project demonstrated the success of the battery to gather aircrew information in a field location. Results also indicated that aviators can agree who are top performers and what personal qualities are important in top performers.... individual tests are presented. Aviation human factors, Computers and aircrew, Psychological test.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA264484

Entities

People

  • Christopher F. Flynn
  • Jon Ellsworth
  • Milton J. Grosenbach
  • Walter E. Sipes

Organizations

  • Armstrong Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Field Tests
  • Flight Training
  • Governments
  • Health
  • Personality
  • Psychological Tests
  • Squadrons
  • Standards
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Surveys
  • Test Methods
  • United States Government
  • Warfare

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  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.