Accession Number:

AD0679918

Title:

TANK CREW EFFECTIVENESS IN RELATION TO THE SUPERVISORY BEHAVIOR OF THE TANK COMMANDER.

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept.,

Corporate Author:

GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE

Personal Author(s):

• Schwartz,Shepard

Report Date:

1968-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

70.0

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which team performance of a tank crew is related to the tank commanders TCs performance of command and supervisory functions, and increase understanding of factors which affect the organization of individuals into effective teams. Research on small groups was reviewed and tests of tank crew functions maintenance and tactical employment were developed. Author

Descriptors:

• (*TANKS(COMBAT VEHICLES)
• SUPERVISORS)
• (*MILITARY PERSONNEL
• *GROUP DYNAMICS)
• BEHAVIOR
• PERFORMANCE(HUMAN)
• PERFORMANCE(HUMAN)
• OPERATIONAL READINESS
• MAINTENANCE
• SOCIAL COMMUNICATION

Subject Categories:

• Psychology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE