Success in the TACP Training Program An Objective Method for Selecting Battlefield Airmen

Abstract

Develop a statistical model that predicts the likelihood of success or failure of a TACP candidate using results from testing. Data were acquired from candidates prior to start of indoctrination training. Data comprised demographic, physical activity history, psychological, physical performance and salivary fatigue biomarker index. Fifty-five variables were evaluated for significance as inputs creation of a predictive model. A total of 126 candidates were tracked until they either passed or failed training. Four of the fifty-five variables were useful for predicting success or failure. The predictive quality of the model can likely be improved by increasing the size of the test population.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 23, 2009
Accession Number
ADA515819

Entities

People

  • Andrew Reinert
  • John E. Kalns
  • Jonathan B. Baskin

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Data Analysis
  • Electrospray Ionization
  • Information Science
  • Liquid Chromatography
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Training
  • Predictive Modeling
  • Probability
  • Psychological Tests
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Surveys
  • Trainees
  • Training
  • Warfare

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