An Approach for Equalizing Test Scores for SKT-Exempt AFSCs
Abstract
The Weighted Airman Promotion Systems (WAPS) is used by the U.S. Air Force to promoted enlisted personnel to the grades of E-5 through E-7. WAPS is composed of six weighted factors: Specially Knowledge Test (SKT), Promotion Fitness Exam (PFE), Enlisted Performance Reports (EPR), Time in Grade (TIG), Time in Service, and Decorations (DEC). Almost all Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs) use all six components of WAPS; however, a few AFSCs, like recruiters, do not have a SKT developed for them. This results in an increased weighting given to longevity factors. This paper examines the effects on promotion of SKT- exempt by doubling the weight given to the PFE. Sixteen SKT-exempt AFSCs and twenty-three non-exempt AFSCs were compared after doubling the PFE scores for exempted AFSCS. Chi-square analyses revealed a large change in those promoted and those who were not (X2=2919, p < .0001). Results indicate that if double- weighting is perceived to be fair and easy to understand by all enlisted personnel, a change in the system would result in the promotion of different personnel than is currently the case. Promotion decisions, Speciality Knowledge Test(SKT), Promotion Fitness Examination(PFE), Weighted Airman Promotion Systems(WAPS), SKT-exempt AFSC, Weighted PFE.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA284677
Entities
People
- Robert E. Duncan
Organizations
- Armstrong Laboratory