UAS Cross Platform JTA
Abstract
A comprehensive job analysis was conducted to describe task and knowledge, skill, ability, and other characteristics (KSAO) profiles for several Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. The primary data collection tool was a survey consisting of 256 task statements organized into 20 task categories, and 67 KSAOs organized into 17 categories. The survey was developed through an iterative process of deriving task statements from multiple operational and training-related UAS source references, integrating and eliminating redundant statements, and validating statements through subject matter expert (SME) reviews. Data regarding task frequency, importance, difficulty to learn, and mastery requirements, and KSAO importance were collected across 18 platform/position combinations. Mean task and KSAO rating profiles, interrater agreement statistics, and pairwise position similarity statistics (hierarchical cluster analysis results and Squared Euclidean Distance [SED] values) are provided for all platforms, positions, and platform/position combinations. Results highlight key task requirements and relevant competencies for UAS work. Tasks related to airspace and operating area management, crew task management, fuel and power management, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) were rated consistently high in terms of importance and frequency. KSAOs related to conscientiousness, communication skills, multitasking and attention skills, coping with stress and emergencies, and social and interpersonal skills were rated as universally important. Results will be used to support a variety of UAS performance prediction and improvement initiatives, including personnel selection, training, human-system engineering, equipment enhancements, and manpower and personnel applications.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 18, 2014
- Accession Number
- ADA607982
Entities
People
- D. Shrader
- D. Vincenzi
- H. Williams
- P. Mangos
- R. Arnold
Organizations
- Naval Medical Research Unit Dayton