Success in the TACP Training Program An Objective Method for Selecting Battlefield Airmen

Develop a statistical model that predicts the likelihood of success or failure of a TACP candidate using results from testing. Data were acquired from candidates prior to start of indoctrination training. Data comprised demographic, physical activity history, psychological, physical performance and salivary fatigue biomarker index. Fifty-five variables were evaluated for significance as inputs creation of a predictive model. A total of 126 candidates were tracked until they either passed or failed training. Four of the fifty-five variables were useful for predicting success or failure. The predictive quality of the model can likely be improved by increasing the size of the test population.