Special Forces Assessment and Selection Program Development for Force XXI.

Abstract

This study has evaluated the current Special Forces Assessment and Selection program by analyzing the functions of recruiting, assessing, and selecting soldiers for Special Forces Qualification training. Critical attributes and psychological screening tools that are used during assessment and selection were reviewed for validity. In addition, a review of the program design was necessary to determine whether or not Special Forces are selecting promising candidates for service in the future. Several observations were identified during the course of this research. For example, the critical attributes utilized for assessment are derived from the Army core values. Special Forces want soldiers who embody the Army value system and live the Army ethic. Also, a re-engineering of the Special Forces Assessment and Selection board and evaluation process is necessary to grow the quality needed for Force XXI.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 04, 1999
Accession Number
ADA367697

Entities

People

  • Daniel G. Burwell

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Attrition
  • Command And Control
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Green Berets
  • Management Personnel
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychological Operations
  • Psychological Tests
  • Psychology
  • Special Forces
  • Special Operations Forces
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Education

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