The Branch Point Study: Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training

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Abstract:

Our next air battle may be in the hands of young men and women currently being trained as Air Force pilots. Properly classifying them as single-seat or multiengine pilots could give us the competitive edge in a future conflict and guarantee the air victory. This study examines the current Air Training Command pilot classification process and the outlook for the future. Before addressing future methods, Major Dorfler develops a historical perspective on pilot accession programs. A detailed account of the advanced training recommendation board process sets the stage for his analysis of current and future pilot classification methods. A realistic description of effectiveness versus economy adjusts the readers perspective for specific, goal-oriented recommendations. Todays student pilot is a new breed of flier with different views and motivations--old classification methods must be tailored to meet future Air Force needs and to guarantee future air victories. Keywords Personnel selection Aptitude tests Pilots. kt

Author(s):
Dorfler, Joseph F.
Author Organization(s):
AIR UNIV MAXWELL AFB AL AIRPOWER RESEARCH INST
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA215910
Pagination:
0111

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):
AU-ARI-86-5
Monitor Series:
AU
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.5.3_Establish Metrics; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management
Modernization Areas:
Quantum Science and Computing
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*APTITUDE TESTS, *PILOTS, *PERSONNEL SELECTION, TRAINING, EDGES, HANDS, AERIAL WARFARE, CLASSIFICATION, WOMEN, STUDENTS, MILITARY REQUIREMENTS, AIR FORCE, AIR FORCE PERSONNEL
Field(s)/Group(s):
Personnel Management and Labor Relations
Keyword(s):
PILOT TRAINING
Report Date:
1986 Jun 01