Enlisted Selection and Classification Tests: Precursors of the ASVAB

Abstract

This report summarizes the evolution of selection and classification tests used for enlisted personnel throughout the Air Force's history. It starts with the evolution of aptitude tests used for selection during World War I (Army Alpha and Army Beta), the Army General Classification Test (AGCT) used during World War II, up to the development and use of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) that is currently used today. The report also describes the development of the Mechanical, Aptitude, General, and Electronic (MAGE) composites of the Airmen Classification Battery that later turned into the ASVAB. These composites have been used for USAF enlistment classification for the past 50 years.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA594291

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  • Nancy Thompson

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  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Administrative Personnel
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Computer Programs
  • Department Of Defense
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychological Tests
  • Psychology
  • Recruiting
  • Recruits
  • Second World War
  • Students
  • United States Government

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