Strength Testing in the Air Force Current Processes and Suggestions for Improvements

Strength Testing in the Air Force Current Processes and Suggestions for Improvements

Since 1987, the Air Force has used the Strength Aptitude Test (SAT), a test of physical strength, to screen and classify enlisted personnel into career specialties. In this study, RAND evaluated the usefulness, validity, and fairness of the SAT, focusing on implementation of the SAT at military entr...

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Main Author: Sims, Carra S. (auth)
Other Authors: Hardison, Chaitra M. (auth), Lytell, Maria C. (auth), Robyn, Abby (auth), Wong, Eunice C. (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: RAND Corporation 2014
Subjects:
Advice on careers & achieving success
Management decision making
Personnel & human resources management
Defence strategy, planning & research
Air forces & warfare
History
Management & Organizational Behavior
Business
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Summary:Since 1987, the Air Force has used the Strength Aptitude Test (SAT), a test of physical strength, to screen and classify enlisted personnel into career specialties. In this study, RAND evaluated the usefulness, validity, and fairness of the SAT, focusing on implementation of the SAT at military entrance processing stations and the process for setting strength requirements for career fields.
ISBN:j.ctt14bs3gx
9780833089953
9780833084354
Access:Open Access

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