Criticality and Cluster Analyses of Tasks for the M48A5, M60A1, and M60A3 Tanks.

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Abstract:

The work reported here covers an analysis of armor crewman job tasks for the purpose of designing training for reserve components that use the M48A5 tank. Task data were generated and organized for each tank crew position in a form that shows which tasks are common and unique to three tanks, M48A5, M60A1, and M60A3. Task criticality was estimated using a paired comparison rating technique in which raters selected hypothetical crewmen for a combat mission, based on which tasks the crewmen could and could not perform. Reliability of the ratings averaged .68. Ways of improving the quality of task criticality studies were discussed.

Author(s):
Boldovici, John A. ; Harris, James H. ; Osborn, William C. ; Heinecke, Charlotte L.
Author Organization(s):
HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH ORGANIZATION ALEXANDRIA VA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 12 Apr 76-14 Feb 77,
Pagination:
0179

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
HUMRRO-FR-WD(KY)77-12, ARI-TR-77-A17
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAHC19-76-C-0001
Project Number(s):
2Q762722A764
Monitor Series:
TR-77-A17
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_1.2.2_Exercising
Modernization Areas:
AI and Machine Learning
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*JOB ANALYSIS, *TANK CREWS, NATIONAL GUARD, MILITARY RESERVES, COST EFFECTIVENESS, SKILLS, PERFORMANCE(HUMAN), COSTS, MILITARY TRAINING, LEARNING, TANKS(COMBAT VEHICLES), LEARNING CURVES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management, Humanities and History, Combat Vehicles
Keyword(s):
M 48 tanks, M 60 tanks, *M 48A5 tanks, *M 60A1 tanks, *M 60A3 tanks, AS764, PE62722A
Report Date:
1977 Nov 01