Relating Selection Predictions to Attrition in the British Infantry

Abstract

The current selection system for non-officer ranks is described with details of previous validation work. Typically low non-significant correlation coefficients were obtained with Infantry groups. Current work in this area is severely hampered by the lack of suitable criteria but strategies for overcoming this are under discussion. Length of service was correlated with selection results for an Infantry group and no correlations could be demonstrated. However, data used show that exit rates are dependent on individual training depots. The effects of civilian unemployment in depressing wastage directly and indirectly (by raising the ability of serving soldiers as a population) are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADP001328

Entities

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  • C. L. Heaton

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army
  • Attrition
  • Basic Training
  • Coefficients
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Infantry
  • Personnel Management
  • Recruiting
  • Specialists
  • Training
  • Unemployment
  • Validation

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