| Description |
1 online resource (xx, 112 pages) : illustrations. |
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text file PDF |
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polychrome |
| Series |
Research report ; RR-471-AF
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Research report (Rand Corporation) ; RR-471-AF.
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| Note |
"RAND Project Air Force." |
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"Prepared for the United States Air Force." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Background and research on the Strength Aptitude Test -- Observations and interviews at the Military Entrance Processing Stations -- Strength requirements survey: sample and screener -- Survey results: actions and movement type -- Conclusions and recommendations -- Appendix A: AFSC codes and career field specialty names -- Appendix B: Additional details on the process currently used to establish SAT cut scores -- Appendix C: LNCO and recruit interview questions -- Appendix D: Tabular overview of survey -- Appendix E: Responses to open-ended survey questions -- Appendix F: Population and sample characteristics for strength requirements survey. |
| Summary |
Since 1987, the Air Force has used the Strength Aptitude Test (SAT), a test of physical strength that uses the incremental lift machine, to screen and classify enlisted personnel into career specialties. In this study RAND evaluated the usefulness, validity, and fairness of the SAT--something not done for more than two decades. RAND's research focused on two areas. The first area was implementation of the SAT at military entrance processing stations. The researchers observed that SAT administration, while fairly consistent, could be improved: SAT machines need to be inventoried on a regular basis to identify and repair damage; a standardized training procedure is needed for all test administrators; and recruits need to be fully informed prior to taking the test as to its purpose and the value of preparation. The second area was the process for setting strength requirements for career fields. The researchers concluded that the method of collecting physical requirements information might be deficient because it involves only limited input. As an alternative, they developed and tested an online survey tool for defining strength requirements. The survey asked respondents in eight Air Force Specialties to describe aspects of the job's physical requirements that are vital for defining strength requirements. Analysis of the data collected validates the potential effectiveness of the survey, and the researchers suggest it can be used in conjunction with the Air Force's existing occupational analysis survey. Further, they recommend the Air Force establish a new method for calculating SAT scores. |
| Local Note |
JSTOR Books at JSTOR Open Access |
| Subject |
United States. Air Force -- Physical training.
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United States. Air Force. |
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Physical education and training. |
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United States. Air Force -- Personnel management.
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Personnel management. |
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Physical fitness -- Measurement.
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Physical fitness -- Measurement. |
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Physical fitness. |
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Physical fitness -- Evaluation.
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Evaluation. |
| Indexed Term |
Strength Aptitude Test |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Hardison, Chaitra M., author.
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Lytell, Maria C., 1979- author.
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Robyn, Abby Eisenshtat, 1943- author.
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Wong, Eunice C., author.
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Rand Corporation, issuing body.
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Project Air Force (U.S.)
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United States. Air Force.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Sims, Carra S. Strength testing in the Air Force 9780833084354 (DLC) 2014040609 (OCoLC)892804172 |
| ISBN |
9780833089953 (electronic book) |
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0833089951 (electronic book) |
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9780833084354 |
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0833084356 |
| Report No. |
RAND/RR-471-AF |
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