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

• 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
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

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...