Accession Number:

AD0875453

Title:

Selection and Training for Small Independent Action Forces: System Analysis and Development of Early Training

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept.

Corporate Author:

HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH ORGANIZATION ALEXANDRIA VA

Personal Author(s):

• Olmstead, Joseph A.
• Powers, Theodore R.

Report Date:

1970-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

47.0

Abstract:

This report describes the analysis of Small Independent Action Forces SIAF operational requirements, the identification of job-relevant activities of SIAF personnel, and the development of training for certain Identified Critical Areas. The latter are Land Navigation Delivery of Indirect and Aerial Fire Support Human Maintenance and Survival Use of Camouflage, Cover, Concealment, and Stealth Tracking and Communications. The research was performed during the first phase of a project whose objective is the development of procedures for selecting and training SIAF personnel. The analysis has provided points of departure for the development of knowledges and skills, performance standards, and selection and training procedures, which are described herein.

Descriptors:

• *ARMY PERSONNEL
• *ARMY TRAINING
• *COVERT OPERATIONS
• *UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE
• AIRMOBILE OPERATIONS
• ARTILLERY FIRE
• CAMOUFLAGE
• ENDURANCE(PHYSIOLOGY)
• INSURGENCY
• JOB ANALYSIS
• MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL
• PERSONALITY
• PLANNING
• SCHEDULING
• SELECTION
• STANDARDS
• STRESS(PSYCHOLOGY)
• SURVIVAL(PERSONNEL)
• TARGET ACQUISITION
• TEACHING METHODS
• TRACKING

Subject Categories:

• Humanities and History
• Unconventional Warfare

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE