Computer-based adaptive testing models for the Air Force Technical Training Environment Phase I: Development of a computerized measurement system for Air Force technical training.

1974 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. N Hansen
2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alvin J. Banguilan ◽  
John S. Cable ◽  
Charles E. Cantley ◽  
Leslie Raymer ◽  
Victoria Dabir-Banguilan

2021 ◽  
Vol 92 (4) ◽  
pp. 240-247
Author(s):  
Wayne Chappelle ◽  
Anne H. Shadle ◽  
Rachael N. Martinez ◽  
Laura E. Reardon ◽  
Tanya Goodman ◽  
...  

INTRODUCTION: U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) female aircrew represent a small group of military personnel in challenging high-risk, high-demand professions. Personality characteristics may play a key role in distinguishing those women who pursue a career as a special operations aircrew member and succeed in this pursuit. Having access to normative personality data can potentially support psychologists in assessing AFSOC female aircrew and subsequently making informed recommendations to leadership.METHODS: A total of 586 AFSOC aircrew trainees58 (9.9%) women and 528 (90.1%) mencompleted a series of computer-based psychological tests to assess cognitive ability and personality traits.RESULTS: Results indicated significant differences between female AFSOC aircrew and female civilians on four of the five NEO Personality Inventory domains: Neuroticism (M 74.9 vs. M 87.1), Extraversion (M 123.7 vs. M 112.8), Openness to Experience (M 122.6 vs. M 111.0), and Conscientiousness (M 136.0 vs. M 120.6), respectively. The comparison between female AFSOC aircrew and male AFSOC aircrew revealed significant differences across three of the five domains: Neuroticism (M 74.9 vs. M 65.1), Openness to Experience (M 122.6 vs. M 115.0), and Agreeableness (M 119.6 vs. M 112.7), respectively.DISCUSSION: Implications for assessment and interpretation of psychological testing are discussed. This paper provides a unique perspective and insight into those who pursue and excel in this career field. Identifying specific personality traits in our AFSOC female aircrew allows for tailored care and support when evaluating readiness in special operations aircrew for optimizing performance.Chappelle W, Shadle AH, Martinez RN, Reardon LE, Goodman T, Spencer H, Thompson W. Personality traits that distinguish special operations female aircrew. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2021; 92(4):240247.


1958 ◽  
Vol 62 (568) ◽  
pp. 249-256
Author(s):  
Dermot Boyle

The First Trenchard Memorial Lecture, “Lord Trenchard,” was given by Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Dermot Boyle, G.C.B., K.C.V.O., K.B.E., A.F.C., Chief of the Air Staff, at the R.A.F. Station, Halton, on 20th February 1958. This was the 30th main lecture of the Society to be given at a Branch and was held under the auspices of the Halton Branch. The large and distinguished audience included The Dowager Viscountess Trenchard and the present Lord and Lady Trenchard, Sir John Nott-Bower, Commissioner, Metropolitan Police, the Mayor of Aylesbury, a number of members of Council of the Society, the Commanders-in-Chief of Fighter Command, Technical Training Command, Maintenance Command and Home Command of the Royal Air Force, the A.O.C.s of No. 24 and No. 41 Group, the Commandants of Andover, Bracknell, Cranwell and Halton, and many other serving officers of the Royal Air Force.


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