Analysis of Operational Statistics, DA Form 67-2: Trend Analysis. RMA-7-01

DA AGO Form 67-2 represents the third distinct efficiency report form employed by the Army since World War I. The original form used in the modern system of reporting was the WD AGO Form 67. This form based the score on one multiple-trait scale and was used with only minor modification from World War I until 1947. In July 1947, following considerable research, the WD AGO Form 67-1 replaced the Form 67. The new form used techniques which varied considerably from its predecessor and elicited widespread comment which created a strong consciousness of efficiency rating systems among the military. Form 67-2 was put into operation 15 September 1950 after some preliminary analysis. Since the manner of adoption of the form precluded a validation study, an analysis of the instrument in actual operation was important. One method of assessing the value of the instrument to the military service was to continue the historical analyses of the operational statistics for Form 67-2 was a logical sequel to PJ 4504-02 and PJ 4504-01, in which trend analyses were made of Form 67 and Form 67-1, respectively. The present study serves to augment the background information necessary to interpret the Army efficiency rating system. Furthermore, an analysis of the general trend of the distribution of Form 67-2 ratings permits an evaluation of the Form 67-2 as an efficiency rating device and provides a basis of comparison among form 67, 67-1, and 67-2.