SURVEY OF TESTS USED IN AIRMAN CLASSIFICATION

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Abstract:

Aptitude tests have been used since 1948 to aid in selecting and assigning enlistees to the training for which they are best suited by ability and education. By this means the Air Force seeks to reduce the cost of training and realize competent, well-satisfied career airmen. This survey traces the history of airman aptitude testing, tells how effective tests are identified, how the tests are assembled, and how the scores are used. The present Airman Qualifying Examination is described and compared with other aptitude test batteries. The role of research in seeking out more effective techniques of personnel selection and assignment is emphasized, with illustrations from ongoing studies.

Author(s):
Lecznar, William B.
Author Organization(s):
PERSONNEL RESEARCH LAB LACKLAND AFB TX
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0403831
Pagination:
0038

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
PRL*-TDR-63-5
Task Number(s):
771705
Project Number(s):
7717
Monitor Series:
TDR-63-5, PRL*
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_5.3_Planning
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*RANKING, *PERSONNEL SELECTION, *APTITUDES, AIR FORCE, RECRUITING, AVIATION PERSONNEL, SELECTION, HISTORY, CLASSIFICATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Personnel Management and Labor Relations
Keyword(s):
AIRMAN CLASSIFICATION TEST
Report Date:
1963 Feb 01