The 13th Biennial Psychology in the Department of Defense,

Abstract

To support the Performance-based selection of LCAC operators, we identified and evaluated a battery of personality, cognitive,, and psychomotor tests at the Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory. Operational testing of LCAC candidates for selection into training began in May, 1990. Results indicate that several tests are predictive of LCAC training criteria. Fifty LCAC candidates took the test battery as a requirement for entry into the LCAC training program. We collected and analyzed training performance data from those candidates that achieved a passing score on the LCAC test battery. Descriptive statistics and correlation coefficients were derived. Psychomotor test performance demonstrated a significant relationship with the LCAC performance criteria. Results indicate that the use of computer-based testing yields a selection success rate of 96% for LCAC operators completing training. The implications of these findings for LCAC personnel selection are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 17, 1992
Accession Number
ADP006926

Entities

People

  • Daniel L. Dolgin
  • David J. Blower
  • David R. Street
  • Kathleen Travis
  • Tatree Nontasak

Organizations

  • Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Cushion Vehicles
  • Biomedical Research
  • Cancellation
  • Composite Materials
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Control Sticks
  • Department Of Defense
  • Descriptive Analytics
  • Flight Training
  • Information Processing
  • Landing Craft
  • Navy
  • Personnel Selection
  • Psychology
  • Training
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.

Technology Areas

  • Space